battalia Meaning, Definition & Usage

Bat*tal"ia noun

Etymology

LL. battalia battle, a body of troops. See Battle, n.

Definitions

1. Order of battle; disposition or arrangement of troops (brigades, regiments, battalions, etc.), or of a naval force, for action.

   A drawing up the armies in battalia. Jer. Taylor.

2. An army in battle array; also, the main battalia or body. Obs. Shak.