bating
[ bey-ting ]
prepositionScot.
with the exception of; excluding.
Origin of bating
1First recorded in 1560–70; shortening of abating;see abate
Other words from bating
- un·bat·ing, adjective
Words Nearby bating
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How to use bating in a sentence
There will be no more horſes killed now of a Sunday in going to Boſton, either by lack of bating, or by hard driving!
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 3: New-England Sunday | Henry M. BrooksClosely similar to bating is "puering," investigated by Wood (see p. 94).
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner BennettThese considerations also decide whether bating is to be omitted or not.
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner Bennettbating the article of inquisitiveness, they are as polite as courtiers.
Life of John Keats | Sidney ColvinHe thought him 'a fool and a bigot, but, bating a little duplicity, honest and meaning well.'
Albert Gallatin | John Austin Stevens
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