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redoubted

[ ri-dou-tid ]

/ rɪˈdaʊ tɪd /

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adjective

dreaded; formidable.

respected; renowned.

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Origin of redoubted

1375–1425; late Middle English, past participle of redouten to fear, dread. See redoubtable, -ed²

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Examples from the Web for redoubted

What could his puny sword do against the most redoubted blade in Christendom?
Burlesques|William Makepeace Thackeray
Even after the death of this redoubted warrior, the people trembled, doubting the truth of his decease.
An Account of Timbuctoo and Housa Territories in the Interior of Africa|Abd Salam Shabeeny
One of the old ballads relates an adventure with a stout tinker, who, among others, sought to capture the redoubted outlaw.
Curiosities of Human Nature|Anonymous
Mr. Menaida hesitated, but presently handed it to the redoubted Captain, with nervous twitches in his face.
In the Roar of the Sea|Sabine Baring-Gould

I gave Byron a beautiful dagger mounted with gold, which had been the property of the redoubted Elfi Bey.
Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10)|John Gibson Lockhart