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† interˈbastate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. Fr. interbast-er to quilt: see -ate3 6.] trans. To sew between (cotton, etc.) so as to keep in place; to quilt. Hence † interbaˈstation, quilting.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 210 This medicinal Powder interbastated in Cotten. 1666J. Smith Old Age 184 The word [tpr] is a Metaphor taken from interbastation, patching or piecing, sewing or clapping close together. |