subs. (old).—1. See BATTELS. PHRASES, TO GIVE THE BATTLE = to acknowledge defeat; grant the victory; TO HAVE THE BATTLE = to be the victor; HALF THE BATTLE (of anything that contributes largely to success).
subs. (old).—1. See BATTELS. PHRASES, TO GIVE THE BATTLE = to acknowledge defeat; grant the victory; TO HAVE THE BATTLE = to be the victor; HALF THE BATTLE (of anything that contributes largely to success).
