BAIN
Bain, n. Etym: [F. bain, fr. L. balneum. Cf. Bagnio.]
Defn: A bath; a bagnio. [Obs.] Holland.
BAIN-MARIE
Bain`-ma`rie", n. Etym: [F.]
Defn: A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; — used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.
BAIRAM
Bai"ram, n. Etym: [Turk. baïram.]
Defn: The name of two Mohammedan festivals, of which one is held at the close of the fast called Ramadan, and the other seventy days after the fast.
BAIRN
Bairn, n. Etym: [Scot. bairn, AS. bearn, fr. beran to bear; akin to
Icel., OS., &Goth. barn. See Bear to support.]
Defn: A child. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.]
Has he not well provided for the bairn ! Beau. & Fl.
BAISEMAINS
Baise"mains`, n. pl. Etym: [F., fr. baiser to kiss + mains hands.]
Defn: Respects; compliments. [Obs.]