Bating

//ˈbeɪtɪŋ// adj, prep, verb

adj, prep, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of bate form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the moon, when it is waning. Cornwall, Devon, dialectal
Preposition
  1. 1
    Apart from; except. archaic

    "[A]nd bating a little wilfulness, and a little selfishness, and a little dandification, I don’t know a more honest, or loyal, or gentle creature."

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abateablateabradeabstractabusealleviate

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"[A]nd bating a little wilfulness, and a little selfishness, and a little dandification, I don’t know a more honest, or loyal, or gentle creature."

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