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bearbaiting

noun bear·bait·ing \ˈber-ˌbā-tiŋ\

Definition of BEARBAITING

:  the practice of setting dogs on a chained bear
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First Known Use of BEARBAITING

14th century

Rhymes with BEARBAITING

bullbaiting, call-waiting, frustrating, race-baiting, red-baiting, self-rating, speed skating

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