battle bed

The "bed" on which a slain soldier is left to repose after a battle. "In the strong faith which brings the viewle nig And pour'd rich odours on their battle - bed." Hemans: The Bowl of Liberty. battle-bell, s. A bell used to summon people to battle, or for some similar purpose. "I hear the Florentine, who from his palace Wheels out his battle -bell with dreadful din." Long fellow: The Arsenal at Springfield. battle-brand, s. A "brand" or sword used in battle. [BRAND.] "Thy father's battle -brand..." Scott: Lady of the Lake , ii. 15. battle-broil, s . Broil or contention of battle. "When falls a mate in battle-broil." Scott: Rokeby, 1. 21. battle-call, s. A call or summons to "Valencia roused her at the battle -call." battle. Scott : Vision of Don Roderick , st. xlvi. battle-cry, s. A cry given forth by troops of certain nations when engaging in battle. "How shall she bear that voice's tone, At whose loud battle -cry alone Whole squadrons oft in panic ran." Moore: Lalla Rookh; Fire-Worshippers, Occasionally used figuratively for the watchword of parties engaged in warfare of another kind-e.g., political or social.