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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1450-1452, 1550
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Batall, Battell, v. [ME. batell, bataile (1330). OF. batailler.] intr. To engage in battle. —c1450-2 Howlat 775 (bernes batalland on burde). c1550 Lynd. Meldrum 280 (no Frenche man with him durst battell hand to hand).
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