bating

[ bey-ting ]

preposition

, Scot.

1. with the exception of; excluding.

Other Words From

• un·bating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bating¹

First recorded in 1560–70; shortening of abating; abate

Example Sentences

There will be no more horſes killed now of a Sunday in going to Boſton, either by lack of bating, or by hard driving!

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Closely similar to bating is "puering," investigated by Wood (see p. 94).

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These considerations also decide whether bating is to be omitted or not.

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Bating the article of inquisitiveness, they are as polite as courtiers.

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He thought him 'a fool and a bigot, but, bating a little duplicity, honest and meaning well.'

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