bature

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French batture, from Old French bateure, possibly from Late Latin *battatūra; equivalent to baten (to beat) +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baˈtiu̯r(ə)/, /ˈbatur(ə)/

Noun

bature (chiefly Late Middle English, uncommon)

  1. A runny fluid made of beat ingredients; batter, paste.
  2. (specifically) A liquid medicinal paste; plaster.

Descendants

  • English: batter
  • Scots: batter
  • Irish: batar

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