Battened meaning : To become better; improve in condition, especially by feeding. To feed (on); to revel (in). To thrive by feeding; grow fat; feed oneself gluttonously. To thrive, prosper, or live in luxury, especially at the expense of others; fare sumptuously. To gratify a morbid appetite or craving; gloat. To improve by feeding; fatten; make fat or cause to thrive due to plenteous feeding. To fertilize or enrich, as land. To furnish with battens. To fasten or secure a hatch etc using battens.