Definition of "bate"
verb:
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To reduce the force of something; to abate.
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To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation; as, with bated breath.
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To cut off, remove, take away.
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To leave out, except, bar.
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To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
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Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously.
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To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
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To masturbate.
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Simple past of beat; = beat.
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noun:
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Strife; contention.
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An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
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A vat which contains this liquid.
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