What is the meaning of Battel?

Archaic spelling of battle.

A single combat.

fertile; fruitful; productive

To make fertile.

To supply with provisions from the buttery.

To stand indebted in the college-books for provisions and drink from the buttery.

Fees charged by a college for accommodation and living expenses.

Provisions ordered from the kitchen and buttery.

A small allowance of food collegers receive from their dames (matrons) in addition to their college allowance

To waste, especially time.

To nullify.

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