bastedadj.1
/ˈbeɪstᵻd/, U.S. /ˈbeɪstᵻd/ That has been basted (in various senses of baste v.2); esp. that has been covered or coated with fat, juices, etc., during cooking.Frequently as the second element in compounds, esp. where the first element denotes the substance used for basting, as butter-basted, etc.
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1538 T. Elyot Dict. Adipatus.., larded, basted.
1677 G. Miege New Dict. French & Eng. ii. sig. D2v/2 Basted meat, viande arrosée.
1871 Belgravia Feb. 444 A basted wax candle is not finished just yet.
1886 Forest & Stream 18 Nov. 330/3 The gravy-basted breast of the..old rooster.
1980 Daily Mail 26 Nov. 10/1 Matthews golden Norfolk butter basted turkey.
2014 H. von Holzen New Approach Indonesian Cooking 158 Rest for 45 minutes in a warm place before..searing the basted chicken in a very hot oven.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
bastedadj.2
/ˈbeɪstᵻd/, U.S. /ˈbeɪstᵻd/ That has been basted (in various senses of baste v.1); esp. that has been stitched together with loose or easily removable stitches, typically in preparation for sewing.Frequently as the second element in compounds, as well-basted, neatly-basted, etc.
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1618 Owles Almanacke 37 Like a peece of well basted cloth.
1862 Mothers' Jrnl. 27 289 The basted dress was slipped on.
1904 Life & Light Aug. 361 The neatly basted patchwork all ready for her class to sew.
2012 A. H. Carlton Mod. Minimal 60/1 I placed the basted quilt on the floor.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2019; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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