/bayz/ , n. , v. , baized, baizing .
n.
1. a soft, usually green, woolen or cotton fabric resembling felt, used chiefly for the tops of billiard tables.
2. an article of this fabric or of a fabric resembling it.
v.t.
3. to line or cover with baize.
[ 1570-80; earlier bayes baies (n.), OF ( estoffes fabrics) baies, fem. pl. of bai (adj.) BAY 5 ]