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battle-worthy, a.|ˈbæt(ə)lˌwɜːðɪ|
[f. battle n. + -worthy; after seaworthy.]
Fit for use in battle. Hence ˈbattle-ˌworthiness.
1889Mundella in Hansard CCCXXXIII. 119 Really good,..battle-worthy swords. 1892Pall Mall G. 13 Sept. 2/2 If the ship is not battle-worthy, the best thing is to sell her or break her up at once. 1904Times (weekly ed.) 1 Jan. 7/1 Battle-worthiness—a..compendious term, including all the essential qualities required of a vessel intended to fight in line. 1940Illustr. London News CXCVI. 840/1 What the Germans did was to concentrate all their tanks which were still battle-worthy on one or two roads. 1943Jane's All World's Aircraft p. iii/2 Experience played no small part in making the..aeroplanes and aero-engines battle-worthy. |