n. [ Of uncertain etymology. ] Provisions ordered from the buttery; also, the charges for them; -- only in the pl., except when used adjectively. [ Univ. of Oxford, Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Battened p. pr. & vb. n. Battening. ] [ See Batful. ] 1. To make fat by plenteous feeding; to fatten. “Battening our flocks.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To fertilize or enrich, as land. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. bâton stick, staff. See Baton. ] A strip of sawed stuff, or a scantling; as, (a)pl. (Com. & Arch.) Sawed timbers about 7 by 2 1/2 inches and not less than 6 feet long. Brande & C. (b) (Naut.) A strip of wood used in fastening the edges of a tarpaulin to the deck, also around masts to prevent chafing. (c) A long, thin strip used to strengthen a part, to cover a crack, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
Batten door (Arch.), a door made of boards of the whole length of the door, secured by battens nailed crosswise. [ 1913 Webster ]
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