I. ˈbāth verb
( bathed ; bath·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bathian; akin to Old English bæth bath
Date: before 12th century
transitive verb
1. : moisten , wet
2. : to wash in a liquid (as water)
3. : to apply water or a liquid medicament to
4. : to flow along the edge of : lave
5. : to suffuse with or as if with light
intransitive verb
1. : to take a bath
2. : to go swimming
3. : to become immersed or absorbed
• bath·er ˈbā-thər noun
II. noun
Date: 1831
1. British : bath I,1
2. British : swim , dip