bullbaiting en · NOUN
Etymology
From bull + baiting.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An old blood sport involving the baiting of bulls with dogs.
- (countable, uncountable) A process in which a person is subjected to simulated threats and verbal abuse but must not respond.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bull-baiting | alternative | lexicographic | |
| bullbaitings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |