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makebate

Makebate (noun) means one who excites contentions and quarrels; an instigator.

noun
1
One who excites contentions and quarrels; an instigator.
2
A plant, bush jasmine (Chrysojasminum fruticans, syn. Jasminum fruticans).
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Etymology

From make + bate (“strife, contention, quarrel”).

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What is the meaning of makebate?

"makebate" (noun) means one who excites contentions and quarrels; an instigator.

What are the different meanings of makebate?

"makebate" has 2 main meanings: 1. One who excites contentions and quarrels; an instigator; 2. A plant, bush jasmine (Chrysojasminum fruticans, syn. Jasminum fruticans).

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