makebate

noun

make·bate ˈmāk-ˌbāt

archaic

: one that excites contention and quarrels

Word History

Etymology

make entry 1 + obsolete bate strife

First Known Use

1529, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of makebate was in 1529

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“Makebate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/makebate. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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