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   Batten (bătˈt'n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Battened (bătˈt'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Battening.] [See Batful.]
   1. To make fat by plenteous feeding; to fatten. “Battening our flocks.”  Milton.
   
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   2. To fertilize or enrich, as land.
   
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