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

The fencers must not measure weapons, because how then could the unbated point escape discovery?

From The Tragedie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark A Study with the Text of the Folio of 1623 by MacDonald, George

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)

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

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

Say, must our sails be weighted, filled by thy sighs unbated?

From Tristan and Isolda Opera in Three Acts by Wagner, Richard