bearbait

== English == === Alternative forms === bear-bait, bear bait === Etymology === From bear +‎ bait. === Noun === bearbait (countable and uncountable, plural bearbaits) An instance of bearbaiting. Bait used to lure bears. A person or animal that is not very useful or respected. === Verb === bearbait (third-person singular simple present bearbaits, present participle bearbaiting, simple past and past participle bearbaited) To torment or provoke.