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† ˈbateful, a. Obs. [f. bate n.1 + -ful.] Full of strife, quarrelsome, contentious.
a1588Sidney (J.) And taught his sheep her sheep in food to thwart; Which soon as it did bateful question frame, etc. 1582Stanyhurst Conceites (Arb.) 138 Thee surlye God angerd..too wrath towns bat'ful on eggeth. |