Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From batayle +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /baˈtæi̯linɡ(ə)/, /ˈbatəlinɡ(ə)/

Verb

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bataylynge

  1. present participle of bataylen

Noun

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bataylynge (plural bataylynges)

  1. (rare) warring, conflict
  2. (rare) A band of fighters.

Descendants

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  • English: battling

References

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