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baste1 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

to sew with long, loose stitches so as to keep the parts together until properly sewn; tack

Etymology: ME basten < OFr bastir < Gmc *bastjan, make with bast

baste2 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

to moisten (meat) with melted butter, drippings, etc. while roasting

Etymology: < OFr basser, to moisten < bassiner < bassin, basin

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baste3 definition

baste (bāst)

transitive verb basted bast′ed, basting bast′·ing

  1. to beat soundly; thrash
  2. to attack with words; abuse

Etymology: ON beysta

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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