society > armed hostility > armed encounter > contending in battle > fight (a battle, etc.) [verb (transitive)] > be a match for in battle (2)
to hold, rarely have, tack with (to)1412
Phrases. to hold,rarely have, tack with (to), to hold one's own with, hold one's ground with, keep up with; to be even with or equal to; to match. Obs…
to hold (a person, etc.) tack (to tack)1555
Phrases. to hold (a person, etc.) tack (to tack): to be a match for; to hold at bay. Obsolete.