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Definition of Battle-scarred
1. Adjective. Scarred by battle.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Battle-scarred
Literary usage of Battle-scarred
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Battle of the Wilderness by Morris Schaff (1910)
"the fields of Virginia the Army of the Potomac lifted as by magic and began to
break camp to go on its last campaign; its old, battle-scarred flags were ..."
2. Two Years in the Jungle: The Experiences of a Hunter and Naturalist in India by William Temple Hornaday (1885)
"A Troublesome Infant.—Accessions from Native Hunters.—Seven Orangs in One
Day.—Miscellaneous Gatherings.—A battle-scarred Hero.—The Bore in the Sadong. ..."
3. 88 Bis and V. I. H.: Letters from Two Hospitals by Katharine Foote (1919)
"In the chancel hangs the battle-scarred flag of the Cruiser "Chester," a mute,
glorious reminder of Jack Cornwell, the heroic sixteen-year-old gunner who ..."
4. History of Ancient Woodbury, Connecticut: From the First Indian Deed in 1659 by William Cothren (1872)
"Brave went ye forth on that fair Sabbath day, Re»dy for the battle—ready for the
fray— Ready to meet sorrows then soon to come; Ye battle-scarred heroes, ..."
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