Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old French bataillos; equivalent to batayle +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /batiˈluːs/, /ˈbatiluːs/

Adjective

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bataylous

  1. (rare) Prepared for war; competent at fighting
  2. (rare) combative, belligerent

Descendants

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  • English: battailous

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