\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.

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

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