BATTER (2)

batter (2). Batter, v. to bruise by beating, wear down

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Bat″ter, n. [[OE. batere, batire; cf. OF. bateure, bature, a beating. See Batter, v. t.]] 1. 1. A semi-liquid mixture of several ingredients, as, flour, eggs, milk, etc., beaten together and used in cookery. King.
2. 2. Paste of clay or loam. Holland.
3. 3. (Printing) A bruise on the face of a plate or of type in the form.