To settle the arrangement of (an army) for battle. to set a field: see field, n.1 7a. Obsolete.

transitive. To gather into a host; to assemble in battle array, to encamp. (Cf. hosting, n.)

transitive. To arrange in rows or ranks, or other regular order; esp. to draw up in order of battle; to set in array; to array, marshal, order. Obs…

To arrange, set in battle array. Obsolete.

transitive and reflexive. To put into battle array, form into battalions, embattle. Obsolete.

To set or place in order of readiness, to marshall. esp. To draw up prepared for battle, and in obsolete… literal. To raise in arms. See array, n. 3.

To marshal (troops). Obsolete.

transitive. To set to rights; to order, arrange; spec. to cause to line up (a body of troops). Cf. dress, v. 7a. Obsolete.

transitive. To set (an army) in battle array. Also (Spenser), to arm, prepare for battle (an individual).

transitive. To array, marshal (soldiers). Obsolete.

transitive. To array (soldiers), draw up in order.

transitive. To arrange (armed men on horseback) with spears or lances at rest, ready for attack. Cf. fewter, n. Obsolete.

A body of troops disposed in readiness for battle; (also) order of battle, disposition of troops in the field. Obsolete.

transitive. To set or keep in order or proper condition; to adjust, arrange, or carry on according to rule; to regulate, direct, conduct, rule…

transitive. To set in order for fighting; to set in battle array. Usually in to pitch a battle: to choose or prepare a battleground; to dispose…

passive. To be discharged from (religious) orders: see deraignment, n.2

transitive. To arrange or draw up (armed forces) for fighting, exercise, or review; to arrange or organize in a body or procession.

transitive. To arm or prepare for battle for a second or further time; to resume battle position.

Military. To arrange or draw up (men) in ranks according to stature.

Military and Navy. To draw up (troops, etc.) in order. Also with up.