Battue
Pronunciation : Bat"tue`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. battue, fr. battre to beat. See Batter, v. t., and cf. Battuta.] (Hunting) (a) The act of beating the woods, bushes, etc., for game. (b) The game itself. (c) The wanton slaughter of game. Howitt.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913