makebate

American  

[meyk-beyt] / ˈmeɪkˌbeɪt /

noun

Archaic.

1. a person who causes contention or discord.

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Etymology

Origin of makebate

First recorded in 1520–30; make ¹ + bate ² )

Example Sentences

He appears to have played the part of firebrand and makebate in the John Scott duel already referred to.

From Project Gutenberg

By this time I think, good-man Puritan, that thou art persuaded, that I know as well as thy own conscience thee, namely Martin Makebate of England, to be a most scurvy and beggarly benefactor to obedience, and per consequens, to fear neither men, nor that God Who can cast both body and soul into unquenchable fire.

From Project Gutenberg

But here the miller and the collier come, With Parson Makebate and their tricksy girl.

From Project Gutenberg

All this, as was most natural and proper, only stimulated the Lady's curiosity; neither was her importunity to be parried with,—"Thank God, I am no makebate—no tale-bearer,—thank God, I never envied any one's favour, or was anxious to propale their misdemeanour-only, thank God, there has been no bloodshed and murder in the house—that is all."

From Project Gutenberg

It is not necessary you should altogether abandon him, though you dismiss him to another service, or to a calling better suiting his station and character," said the preacher; "elsewhere he maybe an useful and profitable member of the commonweal—here he is but a makebate, and a stumbling-block of offence.

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