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redoubted

[ ri-dou-tid ]

/ rɪˈdaʊ tɪd /

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adjective

dreaded; formidable.

respected; renowned.

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.

First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.

First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.

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Origin of redoubted

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

Words nearby redoubted

red osier, red-osier dogwood, redouble, redoubt, redoubtable, redoubted, redound, redout, redowa, redox, red packet

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Example sentences from the Web for redoubted

It was very unfortunate that the whole establishment stood in unaffected awe of the redoubted Mr Bellamy.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various
The landlord told me he himself knew of seven young persons who had fallen before his redoubted sword.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 443|Various
They were the powerful fleet of those redoubted rovers, and there could be little doubt that they had come up to attack Brill.
The Ferryman of Brill|William H. G. Kingston
This redoubted hero was prevented, by mixed motives, from joining either party.
English and Scottish Ballads, Volume VII (of 8)|Various

The redoubted Massena boasted that he would drive all the English leopards into the sea, or cut them to pieces.
A Soldier's Experience or A Voice from the Ranks: Showing the Cost of War in Blood and Treasure|Timothy Gowing

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