English Explanatory Dictionary

bearbait

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of bearbaiting.
  2. Bait used to lure bears.
  3. A person or animal that is not very useful or respected.
verb
  1. To torment or provoke.

Word forms

bearbait bearbaits bear-bait bear bait bearbaiting bearbaited

Etymology

From bear + bait.

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