baste
1[ beyst ]
/ beɪst /
verb (used with object), bast·ed, bast·ing.
to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made.
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Origin of baste
11400–50; late Middle English basten<Anglo-French, Middle French bastir to build, baste <Germanic; compare Old High German bestan to mend, patch for *bastian to bring together with bast thread or string (bastbast + -i- v. suffix + -an infinitive suffix)
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bastard-saw, bastard title, bastard toadflax, bastard wing, bastardy, baste, bastel house, baster, bast fiber, basti, Bastia
Definition for baste (2 of 3)
baste2
[ beyst ]
/ beɪst /
verb (used with object), bast·ed, bast·ing.
to moisten (meat or other food) while cooking, with drippings, butter, etc.
noun
liquid used to moisten and flavor food during cooking: a baste of sherry and pan juices.
Origin of baste
21425–75; late Middle English basten, of obscure origin
Definition for baste (3 of 3)
baste3
[ beyst ]
/ beɪst /
verb (used with object), bast·ed, bast·ing.
to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel.
to denounce or scold vigorously: an editorial basting the candidate for irresponsible statements.
Origin of baste
31525–35; variant of baist, perhaps <Old Norse beysta to beat, thrash
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British Dictionary definitions for baste (1 of 3)
baste1
/ (beɪst) /
verb
(tr) to sew with loose temporary stitches
Word Origin for baste
C14: from Old French bastir to build, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German besten to sew with bast
British Dictionary definitions for baste (2 of 3)
baste2
/ (beɪst) /
verb
to moisten (meat) during cooking with hot fat and the juices produced
Word Origin for baste
C15: of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for baste (3 of 3)
baste3
/ (beɪst) /
verb
(tr) to beat thoroughly; thrash
Word Origin for baste
C16: probably from Old Norse beysta
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