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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Tradition said that there was a secret cavern in the cliff, but the entrance was known to very few even among the natives themselves, and only to their most redoubted magicians.
From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram
I'm proud of such a master," cried Hagan with delight; "Who could e'er give such counsel save a redoubted knight?
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
There died with him a most valiant Sherwin, full of St. Laurence his fervent spirit, and ten other Priests, redoubted servants of Christ, each one singular in their kind.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
On arrival at Jim’s tent, however, that redoubted warrior was not there.
From The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier by Mitford, Bertram
XI By this, to valiant Gelfrat his boatman's death was known; Swift-wing'd are evil tidings; the news as soon had flown To the redoubted Elsy; sore griev'd thereat were both.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
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