† abatayl, v. Obs. rare.
[for anbatayl = enbatayl, a. OFr. enbataille-r: see embattle.]
To embattle.
| c 1380 Sir Ferumbras 4310 Mantrible þe Citee ys y-called, Wyþ marbre fyn ys he walled, & abatayled with toures hye. |
† abatayl, v. Obs. rare.
[for anbatayl = enbatayl, a. OFr. enbataille-r: see embattle.]
To embattle.
| c 1380 Sir Ferumbras 4310 Mantrible þe Citee ys y-called, Wyþ marbre fyn ys he walled, & abatayled with toures hye. |
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