baste 1
/bayst/ , v.t., basted, basting .
to sew with long, loose stitches, as in temporarily tacking together pieces of a garment while it is being made.
[ 1400-50; late ME basten bastir to build, baste bestan to mend, patch for * bastian to bring together with bast thread or string ( bast BAST + -i- v. suffix + -an inf. suffix) ]
baste 2
/bayst/ , v. , basted, basting , n.
v.t.
1. to moisten (meat or other food) while cooking, with drippings, butter, etc.
n.
2. liquid used to moisten and flavor food during cooking: a baste of sherry and pan juices.
[ 1425-75; late ME basten, of obscure orig. ]
baste 3
/bayst/ , v.t., basted, basting .
1. to beat with a stick; thrash; cudgel.
2. to denounce or scold vigorously: an editorial basting the candidate for irresponsible statements.
[ 1525-35; var. of baist, perh. beysta to beat, thrash ]