▪ I. ˈbattened, ppl. a.1
[f. batten v.1 + -ed.]
Nourished, fed, fattened.
1791 Cowper Odyss. xii. 309 His well-batten'd flocks. |
▪ II. ˈbattened, ppl. a.2
[f. batten n.1, v.2 + -ed.]
a. Formed of battens. b. Furnished, lined, or strengthened with battens.
1663 Gerbier Counsel 68 Doores glued and Battined at nine shillings. 1677 Moxon Mech. Exerc. (1703) 153 In a Battend-door..they use Cross-Garnets. c 1850 Rudim. Nav. 130 The louvered or battened parts of ships' wells. |