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Definition of Battel
1. n. A single combat; as, trial by battel. See Wager of battel, under Wager.
2. n. Provisions ordered from the buttery; also, the charges for them; -- only in the pl., except when used adjectively.
3. v. i. To be supplied with provisions from the buttery.
4. v. t. To make fertile.
5. a. Fertile; fruitful; productive.
Definition of Battel
1. Adjective. (obsolete) fertile; fruitful; productive ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Battel
1. to have an account for kitchen provisions [v BATTELED or BATTELLED, BATTELING or BATTELLING, BATTELS]
Medical Definition of Battel
1. Provisions ordered from the buttery; also, the charges for them; only in the pl, except when used adjectively. To be supplied with provisions from the buttery. Fertile; fruitful; productive. "A battel soil for grain, for pasture good." (Fairfax) Origin: Of uncertain etymology. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battel
Literary usage of Battel
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Review (1851)
"To those who have visited, or may visit, the splendid remains of battel Abbey,
... But an original monkish history of battel Abbey, comprising an almost ..."
2. The History of the Civil Wars of France by Arrigo Caterino Davila, Charles Cotterell, William Aylesbury, Roger L'Estrange (1678)
"... of the end of the battel. The Infantry of the League remained untouched, ...
even in the fury of the battel, enjoying the benefit of this remarkable ..."
3. The Church History of Britain: From the Birth of Jesus Christ Until the Year by Thomas Fuller, John Sherren Brewer (1845)
"Justly therefore have I dedicated these several copies of battel Abbey roll unto
you: first, because I have received one of the most authentic of them from ..."
4. Publications by English Dialect Society (1850)
"... action by James were with himself, Lauzun, and the French infantry towards
Slane, " where," says Story, "every one expected the main battel would be. ..."
5. A Collection of Old Ballads. Corrected from the Best and Most Ancient Copies by Ambrose Philips (1723)
"The battel of Agincourt, between the French and Engli/h. To the Tune of, Flying
Fame. ... battel ..."
6. Essentials of the Law by Marshall Davis Ewell (1915)
"[Joinder of battel.] AND that such is his right, he is prepared to prove by the
body of his freeman, Henry Broughton by name, who is present here in Court ..."
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