First Known Use: 15th century
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1baste
verb \ˈbāst\
bast·edbast·ing
Definition of BASTE
transitive verb
: to sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily
— bast·er noun
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Origin of BASTE
Middle English, from Middle French bastir, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German besten to patch, Old English bæst bast
2baste
verb
bast·edbast·ing
Definition of BASTE
transitive verb
: to moisten (as meat) at intervals with a liquid (as melted butter, fat, or pan drippings) especially during cooking
— bast·er noun
Origin of BASTE
Middle English baisten
First Known Use: 15th century
3baste
verb
bast·edbast·ing
Definition of BASTE
transitive verb
1
: to beat severely or soundly : thrash
2
: to scold vigorously : berate
Origin of BASTE
probably from Old Norse beysta; akin to Old English bēatan to beat
First Known Use: 1533
BASTE Defined for Kids
1baste
verb \ˈbāst\
bast·edbast·ing
Definition of BASTE for Kids
: to sew with long loose stitches so as to hold the cloth temporarily in place
2baste
verb
bast·edbast·ing
Definition of BASTE for Kids
: to moisten (as with melted fat or juices) while roasting <baste a turkey>
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