Etymology

embattled

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Today it means: Armed or prepared for battle (literally or figuratively). Full definition →

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embattled · adjective, verb1

From embattle (“to equip as for battle”) + -ed.

embattled · adjective, verb2

From embattle (“to furnish with battlements”) + -ed.

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