foughtadj.
/fɔːt/, U.S. /fɔt/, /fɑt/ In senses of the verb; also with out. rare in attributive use except with adverbs, as well-fought. †close-fought (nonce-use): used in hand-to-hand fighting.
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society > armed hostility > armed encounter > [adjective] > relating to battles > of battle: fought
fought1550
society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > sharp weapon > side arms > sword > [adjective] > used in hand-to-hand fighting
close-fought1550
society > armed hostility > armed encounter > battlefield > [adjective] > which has been fought in
well-fought1827
society > leisure > sport > match or competition > [adjective] > that has been fought
fought1895
1550 J. Coke Deb. Heraldes Eng. & Fraunce sig. Gvij He had in his dayes ben in .xxvi. fought battayles.
?1615 G. Chapman tr. Homer Odysses (new ed.) ii. 727 No touch away with him bore..of close-fought sword.
1827 R. Southey Hist. Peninsular War II. 562 The circumstances of that well-fought field.
1865 A. C. Swinburne Atalanta in Calydon 2059 The lord of fought fields Breaketh spearshaft from spear.
1895 Daily News 17 Apr. 7/2 A keenly fought out match.
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