v. Obs. rare. [for anbatayl = enbatayl, a. OFr. enbataille-r: see EMBATTLE.] To embattle.
c. 1380. Sir Ferumbras, 4310. Mantrible þe Citee ys y-called, Wyþ marbre fyn ys he walled, & abatayled with toures hye.
