— redoubtableness , n. — redoubtably , adv.
/ri dow"teuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. that is to be feared; formidable.
2. commanding or evoking respect, reverence, or the like.
[ 1325-75; ME redoutable redout ( er ) to fear ( re- RE- + douter to fear, DOUBT) + -able -ABLE ]