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(), n.[Obs. form. of Battle.] (O. Eng. Law) A single combat; as, trial by battel. See Wager of battel, under Wager. Bat"tel n.[Of uncertain etymology.] Provisions ordered from the buttery; also, the charges for them; -- only in the pl., except when used adjectively. [Univ. of Oxford, Eng.] Bat"tel v. i.To be supplied with provisions from the buttery. [Univ. of Oxford, Eng.] Bat"tel v. t.[Cf. Batful, Batten, v. i.] To make fertile. [Obs.] "To battel barren land." Ray. Bat"tel a.Fertile; fruitful; productive. [Obs.] A battel soil for grain, for pasture good. Fairfax. スポンサード リンク
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