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.
Em*bat"tle, v. i. To be arrayed
for battle. [Obs.]
Em*bat"tle, v. t. [See
Battlement.] To furnish with battlements.
"Embattled house." Wordsworth.