n. [ Of uncertain etymology. ] Provisions ordered from the buttery; also, the charges for them; -- only in the pl., except when used adjectively. [ Univ. of Oxford, Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. i. To be supplied with provisions from the buttery. [ Univ. of Oxford, Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Cf. Batful, Batten, v. i. ] To make fertile. [ Obs. ] “To battel barren land.” Ray. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Fertile; fruitful; productive. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

A battel soil for grain, for pasture good. Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Obs. form. of Battle. ] (Old Eng. Law) A single combat; as, trial by battel. See Wager of battel, under Wager. [ 1913 Webster ]