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verbbat·edbat·ing
Definition of BATE
intransitive verb
of a falcon or hawk : to attempt to fly off something (as a gauntlet) in fear
Origin of BATE
Middle English, from Middle French batre to beat, from Latin battuere
First Known Use: 14th century
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