a. and sb. Obs. In 6 batteilant, 7 -ellant. [a. F. bataillant, pr. pple. of batailler to BATTLE.]

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  A.  adj. Engaged in battle, combatant.

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1591.  Spenser, Vis. World’s Van., 101. An Elephant … That on his backe did beare (as batteilant) A gilden towre.

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  B.  sb. One who does battle; a combatant.

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1620.  Shelton, Quix., I. III. ii. 125. Those Battellants that fought so eagerly … had slain him.

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