bathe, v. lave, [wash]; [foment]; [surround], [envelop], enwrap, suffuse.
bathing, n. ablution, lavement.
baton, n. [staff], [wand], sceptre, truncheon.
batten, v. [fatten].
batter, v. [smite], [pelt], [assault]; [demolish], [raze], [shatter].
battle, n. [engagement], [fight], [encounter], skirmish, [contest], [combat], tournament, [strife].
battle array. battalia.
bauble, n. [gewgaw], [gimcrack], kickshaws, [trinket], [plaything].
bawdy-house, n. [brothel].
bay, n. bight, frith, estuary, fiord, bayou; [recess], alcove, sinus, oriel (bay window); bay-tree, sweet laurel; last resort, [desperation]; pl. [honors], [garland], [renown].