Battleworthy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Fit for service in battle.

    ""Oh yes, sir. Seaworthy enough with the weather moderating. And we'll have the holes patched in a brace of shakes." "Seaworthy but not battleworthy," said Krause."

Example

More examples

""Oh yes, sir. Seaworthy enough with the weather moderating. And we'll have the holes patched in a brace of shakes." "Seaworthy but not battleworthy," said Krause."

Etymology

From battle + -worthy.

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