BAY
Bay, n. Etym: [F. baie a berry, the fruit of the laurel and other
trees, fr. L. baca, bacca, a small round fruit, a berry, akin to
Lith. bapka laurel berry.]
1. A berry, particularly of the laurel. [Obs.]
2. The laurel tree (Laurus nobilis). Hence, in the plural, an honorary garland or crown bestowed as a prize for victory or excellence, anciently made or consisting of branches of the laurel. The patriot's honors and the poet's bays. Trumbull.
3. A tract covered with bay trees. [Local, U. S.] Bay leaf, the leaf of the bay tree (Laurus nobilis). It has a fragrant odor and an aromatic taste.
BAY Bay, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Bayed (p. pr. & vb. n. Baying.] Etym: [ OE. bayen, abayen, OF. abaier, F. aboyer, to bark; of uncertain origin.]
Defn: To bark, as a dog with a deep voice does, at his game.
The hounds at nearer distance hoarsely bayed. Dryden.
BAY
Bay, v. t.
Defn: To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay; as, to bay the bear. Shak.
BAY
Bay, n. Etym: [See Bay, v. i.]
1. Deep-toned, prolonged barking. "The bay of curs." Cowper.