embattle

Em*bat"tle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embattled; p. pr. & vb. n. Embattling.] Etym: [OF. embataillier; pref. em- (L. in) + F. bataille battle. See Battle, and cf. Battlement.] Defn: To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle. One in bright arms embattled full strong. Spenser. Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world. Emerson. Em*bat"tle, v. i. Defn: To be arrayed for battle. [Obs.] Em*bat"tle, v. t. Etym: [See Battlement.] Defn: To furnish with battlements. "Embattled house." Wordsworth.

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