Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for BAT-TAL'IA
BAT-TAL'IA, n. [Sp. batalla; It. battaglia, battle. See Battle.]
- The order of battle; troops arrayed in their proper brigades, regiments, battalions, &c., as for action.
- The main body of an army in array, distinguished from the wings. – Johnson.
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