makebate

[meyk-beyt]

noun

Archaic.

1. a person who causes contention or discord.

Word History and Origins

Origin of makebate¹

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.

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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.

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We've gut an awful row to hoe In this 'ere job o' reconstructin'; Folks dunno skurce which way to go, Where th' ain't some boghole to be ducked in; But one thing 's clear; there is a crack, Ef we pry hard, 'twixt white an' black, Where the old makebate can be tucked in.

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

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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."

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