He must either bate the laborer's wages, or not
employ or not pay him. --Locke.
2. To allow by way of abatement or deduction.
To whom he bates nothing or what he stood upon with
the parliament. --South.
3. To leave out; to except. [Obs.]
Bate me the king, and, be he flesh and blood. He
lies that says it. --Beau. & Fl.
About autumn bate the earth from about the roots of
olives, and lay them bare. --Holland.
When baseness is exalted, do not bate The place its
honor for the person's sake. --Herbert.