The Collaborative International Dictionary
Embattle \Em*bat"tle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Embattled; p. pr. & vb. n. Embattling.] [OF. embataillier; pref. em- (L. in) + F. bataille battle. See Battle, and cf. Battlement.] 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.
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vb. (present participle of embattle English)
Usage examples of "embattling".
But after embattling his facts, an advocate who should wholly suppress a not unreasonable surmise, which might tell eloquently upon his cause--such an advocate, would he not be blameworthy?
But after embattling his facts, an advocate who should wholly suppress a not unreasonable surmise, which might tell eloquently upon his cause—such an advocate, would he not be blameworthy?