baittle

adjective

bait·​tle

ˈbātᵊl

Scottish

: rich, nourishing

—used of pasture

Word History

Etymology

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse beiti pasturage

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

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