Re-doubt’a-ble, a.

(re-dout/a-bl), a. [Fr. redoutable, O. Fr. redoutable, redoubtaule, Pr. redoptable, redotable, O. It. ridottabile. See infra.] Formidable; to be dreaded; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; often in contempt or burlesque. [Written also redoutable.]