bating /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/adjective 1preposition 1forms 2 adjective1 •(dialect) Of the moon, when it is waning. preposition1 •(no longer used) Apart from; except.[A]nd bating a little wilfulness, and a little selfishness, and a little dandification, I don’t know a more honest, or loyal, or gentle creature. — 1848 formsmore bating · most bating
