BASTE (2)

Baste, v. t. [[OE. basten, OF. bastir, F. b�tir, prob. fr. OHG. bestan to sew, MHG. besten to bind, fr. OHG. bast bast. See Bast.]] To sew loosely, or with long stitches; — usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly. Shak.