English Explanatory Dictionary

battler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who wages battle against an enemy; a soldier; a general.
  2. An itinerant worker or unemployed person.
  3. One who works hard in the face of adversity.
noun
  1. Alternative form of batteler.

Pronunciation

/ˈbæt.lə(ɹ)/ EN-AU ck1 battler.ogg

Word forms

battler battlers

Etymology

From Middle English batailloure, from Old French batailleor; equivalent to battle + -er.

Derived words

Aussie battler basement battler card-battler
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