unbated

American  

[uhn-bey-tid] / ʌnˈbeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. not abated; undiminished; unlessened.

2. Archaic. not blunted, as a lance or fencer's foil.

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unbated British  

/ ʌnˈbeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. a less common spelling of unabated

2. archaic (of a sword, lance, etc) not covered with a protective button

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Etymology

Origin of unbated

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ¹ + bate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Yet, as Paul's rapt interest in the old lady continued unbated, Mrs Wickam would not budge an inch from the position she had taken up.

From Dombey and Son by Dickens, Charles

This unbated continuity suggests the past as well as the future. 

From Friends in Council — First Series by Helps, Arthur, Sir

We must now pass to this Imperial interregnum knowing that when the Empire shall be revived, the match will begin anew and the combatants, with foils unbated and envenomed, will fight to a finish.

From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight

It may be built on credit—drafts long-dated On pleasure in a never-ending bout, On perpetuity of youth unbated, And permanent postponement of the gout.

From Love's Comedy by Herford, C. H. (Charles Harold)

To him replied the stranger wearily: Where is the horse that doth untread again His tedious measures with the unbated fire That he did pace them first?

From A Cotswold Village by Gibbs, J. Arthur