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.

Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.

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.