Băt'tail-oŭs, a.
a. [O. Fr. bataillous, bateillous. See supra.] Arrayed for battle, or appearing to be so; warlike. [Obs.] “In battailous aspect.” Milton. The French came foremost battailous and bold. Fairfax.
a. [O. Fr. bataillous, bateillous. See supra.] Arrayed for battle, or appearing to be so; warlike. [Obs.] “In battailous aspect.” Milton. The French came foremost battailous and bold. Fairfax.