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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)