battle

battle
{{11}}battle (n.) c.1300, from O.Fr. bataille "battle, single combat," also "inner turmoil, harsh circumstances; army, body of soldiers," from L.L. battualia "exercise of soldiers and gladiators in fighting and fencing," from L. battuere "to beat, to strike" (see BATTER (Cf. batter) (v.)). Phrase battle royal "fight involving several combatants" is from 1670s.
{{12}}battle (v.) early 14c., "to fight," from Fr. batailler (12c.), from bataille (see BATTLE (Cf. battle) (n.)). Related: Battled; battling.

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