BATE
\bˈe͡ɪt], \bˈeɪt], \b_ˈeɪ_t]\
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soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"
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flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
By Princeton University
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soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments; "bate hides and skins"
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flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
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To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
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To leave out; to except.
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To remove.
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To deprive of.
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To attack; to bait.
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imp. of Bite.
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To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
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See 2d Bath.
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To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.
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To remit or retrench a part; - with of.
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An alkaline solution consisting of the dung of certain animals; - employed in the preparation of hides; grainer.
By Oddity Software
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To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
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To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
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To leave out; to except.
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To remove.
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To deprive of.
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To attack; to bait.
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imp. of Bite.
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To flutter as a hawk; to bait.
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See 2d Bath.
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To steep in bate, as hides, in the manufacture of leather.
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To remit or retrench a part; - with of.
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An alkaline solution consisting of the dung of certain animals; - employed in the preparation of hides; grainer.
By Noah Webster.
By James Champlin Fernald
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