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battue Definition

bat·tue (ba to̵̅o̅′, -tyo̵̅o̅′; bə-)

noun

  1. a beating of underbrush and woods to drive game out toward hunters
  2. a hunt of this kind
  3. any mass killing

Etymology: Fr, fem. pp. of OFr battre, to beat: see batter

battue Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

  • suis: J'ai moi-même participé au MLAC et me suis battue pour la reconnaissance de l'avortement.

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  8. ‹ battleground
  9. ‹ battlefield
  10. ‹ battledore
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