plural of bearbait

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bearbait

A blood sport in which dogs are set upon a chained bear / (metaphoric) A bloodthirsty free for all.

present participle of bearbait

plural of bearbaiting

simple past tense and past participle of bearbait

An instance of bearbaiting. / Bait used to lure bears. / A person or animal that is not very useful or respected.

To torment or provoke.

plural of bearbaiter

One who takes part in bearbaiting.