Meaning battledore
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battledoremid-15c., "bat-like implement used in washing clothes," of unknown origin, perhaps from Old Provençal batedor, Spanish batidor "beater, bat," from batir "to beat;" perhap [..]
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battledoreA type of school primer used in the late 18th century, made of folded paper varnished on the inside, resembling a horn book when opened but sometimes lacking a handle. Click here to see an early 19th- [..]
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battledore(n) a light long-handled racket used by badminton players(n) an ancient racket game
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battledoreEven before Badminton existed as a sport, a "battledore" was used recreationally to hit a ball back and forth. The battledore gradually evolved into the modern day racket and the bal [..]
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