Băt'tle-dōor, n.

(băt'tl-dōr), n. [Corrupt. from the Sp. batallador, a great combatant, he who has fought many battles; Pg. batalhador, It. battagliatore, Pr. batalhier, batalindor, Fr. batailleur, O. Fr. batailleur, bataillier, warrior, soldier, from Fr. batailler, Pr. & Pg. batalhar, Sp. batallar, It. battagliare, to combat. See BATTLE.]

1. An instrument of play, with a handle and a flat board, or palm, used to strike a ball or shuttlecock; a racket.
2. [O. Eng. battledore.] A child's horn-book. [Obs.] Halliwell.