baytynge

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From baiten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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baytynge (plural baytynges)

  1. (Late Middle English) Baiting (of an animal using hounds)
  2. (rare, Late Middle English) Tormenting; aggravation
  3. (rare, Late Middle English) The nourishment of an animal.

Descendants

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  • English: baiting
  • Scots: baitin

References

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