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Definition of Basted
1. baste [v] - See also: baste
Lexicographical Neighbors of Basted
Literary usage of Basted
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Social Life of the Chinese: With Some Account of the Religious, Governmental by Justus Doolittle (1865)
"Grave-clothes sometimes only basted or pasted together.— Begetting Children during
the Period of Mourning unlawful.—Solicitude relating to Coffins. ..."
2. The Journal of the Rev. Francis Asbury, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal by Francis Asbury (1821)
"Thence I basted to Annapolis, where the Lord was present while I declared " The
Lord's hand is not shortened." Tuesday 16. Rode to Weems's chapel, ..."
3. Dressmaking: A Manual for Schools and Colleges by Jane Fales (1917)
"The back edge of the front gore is turned to the wrong side and basted flat.
This turns the width of the plait and the seam allowance to the wrong side. ..."
4. The Cook's Own Book: Being a Complete Culinary Encyclopedia... With Numerous by Mrs N K M Lee, N. K. M. Lee (1832)
"Or, After being parboiled, they may be roasted, when : they must be constantly
basted \vilh butter, dredged with flour to froth them nicely; | then served ..."
5. John Todd: The Story of His Life Told Mainly by Himself by John Todd (1876)
"basted together.—Poor Tea.—A Providential Dispensation.—Stormy Times.—Death of
a Sister.—Called to Salem.—A handsome Grave.—Council.—Dismission refused. ..."
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