battels

bat·tel

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bat-l]
- /ˈbæt l/
- /ˈbætlz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bat-l]
- /ˈbæt l/

Definitions of battels word

noun plural battels (at some universities) the account of a member of a college for board, provisions, and other college expenses 3
noun battels an account with or terminal bill from a college of Oxford University for board, kitchen, and buttery expenses. 1
noun battels battels, expenses, bills, and accounts of a student at Oxford, including those for clothing, books, and personal expenses as well as for tuition, lodging, and food. 1
verb without object battels to have an account with or to be supplied with food and drink from a college kitchen or buttery at Oxford University. 1
noun battels plural of battel. 0

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Origin of battels

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; compare New Latin batellae (1636), batillī (1557), probably to be identified with late Middle English batell (in AL), taken to mean “charge for provisions”; of obscure origin; kinship with Scots, N England dialect ba(i)ttle rich, fattening (of pasture) is dubious

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Parts of speech for Battels

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battels popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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