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† ˈbreed-bate Obs.
[f. breed v. + bate n.1]
One who breeds ‘bate’, or excites strife; a mischief-maker.
1593Tell-trothe's N.Y. Gift 39 He delights not in breed-bates. 1598Shakes. Merry W. i. iv. 12 No tel-tale, nor no breede-bate. 1852Knight-Bruce in De Gex, etc. Law Rep. I. 680 Referring to decent people..and not to breedbates, barretors, or counsel whom no Inn would own. |