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| baste [ bayst ] (past and past participle bast·ed, present participle bast·ing, 3rd person present singular bastes) |
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1. beat: to beat somebody severely
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dated informal
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2. scold: to scold somebody vigorously
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
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