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redoubtable definition

re·doubt·able (-ə bəl)

adjective

  1. formidable; fearsome a redoubtable foe
  2. commanding respect a redoubtable logician

Etymology: ME redowtable < MFr redoutable < redouter, to fear, dread < L re-, intens. + dubitare, to doubt

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