To reduce the force of something; to abate.
To restrain, usually with the sense of being in anticipation
To cut off, remove, take away.
To leave out, except, bar.
To waste away.
To deprive of.
To lessen by retrenching, deducting, or reducing; to abate; to beat down; to lower.
To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
To contend or strive with blows or arguments.
Of a falcon: To flap the wings vigorously; to bait.
To soak leather so as to remove chemicals used in tanning; to steep in bate.
; = beat.
To masturbate.
Strife; contention.
An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
A vat which contains this liquid.
Any substance, especially food, used in catching fish, or other animals, by alluring them to a hook, snare, trap, or net.
Food containing poison or a harmful additive to kill animals that are pests.
Anything which allures; something used to lure or entice someone or something into doing something
A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment.
A trolling Internet publication.
A packed lunch
A small meal taken mid-morning while farming
A light or hasty luncheon.
To attract with bait; to entice.
To affix bait to a trap or a fishing hook or fishing line.
To set dogs on (an animal etc.) to bite or worry; to attack with dogs, especially for sport.
To intentionally annoy, torment, or threaten by constant rebukes or threats; to harass.
To feed and water (a horse or other animal), especially during a journey.
(of a horse or other animal) To take food, especially during a journey.
(of a person) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment during a journey.
To flap the wings; to flutter as if to fly; or to hover, as a hawk when she stoops to her prey.
Obvious; blatant.
Well-known; famous; renowned.
