Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Embattle \Em*bat"tle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Embattled}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Embattling}.] [OF. embataillier; pref. em- (L. in) +
   F. bataille battle. See {Battle}, and cf. {Battlement}.]
   To arrange in order of battle; to array for battle; also, to
   prepare or arm for battle; to equip as for battle.

         One in bright arms embattled full strong. --Spenser.

         Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the
         shot heard round the world.              --Emerson.

Embattle \Em*bat"tle\, v. i.
   To be arrayed for battle. [Obs.]

Embattle \Em*bat"tle\, v. t. [See {Battlement}.]
   To furnish with battlements. ``Embattled house.''
   --Wordsworth.