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BATTLEDORE

\bˈatə͡ldˌɔː], \bˈatə‍ldˌɔː], \b_ˈa_t_əl_d_ˌɔː]\

Definitions of BATTLEDORE

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A light bat; a toy.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A light bat with a handle to strike a ball or shuttle-cock.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A toy used in play, with a handle and fiat part, for striking a shuttlecock upwards.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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