embattlement
(ɛmˈbæt(ə)lmənt)
Also 6 embatyl-.
[f. embattle v.2 + -ment.]
= battlement.
| 1538 Leland Itin. VIII. 107 The Enbatylments of it wer full of Pinacles. 1572 J. Bossewell Armorie ii. 77 b, A Crowne murall..was made like enbattlementes of a wall. 1886 Sat. Rev. 10 July 48 The mighty towers and embattlements..yet rear themselves up proudly. |