Definition of bait

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Bait (v. i.) To stop to take a portion of food and drink for refreshment of one's self or one's beasts, on a journey..

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Cynarctomachy :: Cynarctomachy (n.) Bear baiting with a dog.
Float :: Float (v. i.) The cork or quill used in angling, to support the bait line, and indicate the bite of a fish..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) A portion of food or drink, as a refreshment taken on a journey; also, a stop for rest and refreshment..
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) A light or hasty luncheon.
Bait :: Bait (v. i.) Anything which allures; a lure; enticement; temptation.
Shrape :: Shrape (n.) A place baited with chaff to entice birds.
Vent :: Vent (n.) A baiting place; an inn.
Chum :: Chum (n.) Chopped pieces of fish used as bait.
Baited :: Baited (imp. & p. p.) of Bai.
Ligger :: Ligger (n.) A baited line attached to a float, for night fishing. See Leger, a..
Dap :: Dap (v. i.) To drop the bait gently on the surface of the water.
Bait :: Bait (v. t.) To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull..
Bearhound :: Bearhound (n.) A hound for baiting or hunting bears.
Angleworm :: Angleworm (n.) A earthworm of the genus Lumbricus, frequently used by anglers for bait. See Earthworm..
Mallotus :: Mallotus (n.) A genus of small Arctic fishes. One American species, the capelin (Mallotus villosus), is extensively used as bait for cod..
Dobson :: Dobson (n.) The aquatic larva of a large neuropterous insect (Corydalus cornutus), used as bait in angling. See Hellgamite..
Nibble :: Nibble (v. t.) To bite upon something gently or cautiously; to eat a little of a thing, as by taking small bits cautiously; as, fishes nibble at the bait..
Fly-fish :: Fly-fish (v. i.) To angle, using flies for bait..
Inescate :: Inescate (v. t.) To allure; to lay a bait for.
Lure :: Lure (n.) A contrivance somewhat resembling a bird, and often baited with raw meat; -- used by falconers in recalling hawks..
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