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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They blamed Henrik Gullandsfar for cowardice and treachery; but none cared to go down into the hold, and dare an encounter with the redoubted captives, who had both ship and crew in their power.
From King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
Thus they proceeded some two miles forward on the road to meet her majesty, King Gurgunt only excepted, who remained behind, to welcome her majesty at her first view of his redoubted castle.
From Rambles in an Old City comprising antiquarian, historical, biographical and political associations by Madders, S. S.
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
Thence back the knights departed, each fearing to be sped By that redoubted couple; good cause had they for dread.
From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown
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
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