redoubted
Americanadjective
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dreaded; formidable.
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respected; renowned.
Etymology
Origin of redoubted
1375–1425; late Middle English, past participle of redouten to fear, dread. See redoubtable, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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As e'er was done, believe me, since armies met in fight; So much must all men witness of that redoubted knight.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
"This is more than I knew of," said Linton; "but here comes the redoubted Tom himself, and with a full letter-bag, too."
From Roland Cashel Volume I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
Here, then, was the dwelling-place of that redoubted enemy of our house whom fate seemed to have ordained as our persecutor.
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
He with Alençon now is with the king, On weighty news from Compeigne, which he brings: The governor beseeches instant aid, And who but the redoubted maid must lead it?
From Joan of Arc A Play in Five Acts by Sargant, Jane Alice
Him and his warlike vassals the impatient king bade call, And soon redoubted Hagan strode tow'ring through the hall.14 XL "What would the king with Hagan?" the warrior made demand.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
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