unbated

un·bat·ed

[uhn-bey-tid]
adjective
1.
not abated; undiminished; unlessened.
2.
Archaic. not blunted, as a lance or fencer's foil.

Origin:
1590–1600; un-1 + bate1 + -ed2

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unbated (ʌnˈbeɪtɪd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  a less common spelling of unabated
2.  archaic (of a sword, lance, etc) not covered with a protective button

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