baytynge

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From baiten +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbæi̯tinɡ/

Noun

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

  • English: baiting
  • Scots: baitin

References

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