BAIT (2)

bait (2). Bait, n. a temptation, meat to allure, refreshment

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Bait, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Baited; p. pr. & vb. n. Baiting.] [[OE. baiten, beitēn, to feed, harass, fr. Icel. beita, orig., to cause to bite, fr. bīta. √87. See Bite.]] 1. 1. To provoke and harass; esp., to harass or torment for sport; as, to bait a bear with dogs; to bait a bull.
2. 2. To give a portion of food and drink to, upon the road; as, to bait horses. Holland.
3. 3. To furnish or cover with bait, as a trap or hook.
A crooked pin . . . baited with a vile earthworm. W. Irving.