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Etymology of the English word bait

the English word bait
derived from the Old Norse word beita
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *baitan

Derivations in English

bate, baitfish, crowbait, jailbait, baited, baiting

Cognates

French baite

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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