Word Study
baa
CIDE DICTIONARY
baa, v. i. [Cf. G. bäen; an imitative word.].
To cry baa, or bleat as a sheep. [1913 Webster]
"He treble baas for help, but none can get." [1913 Webster]
baa, n. [Cf. G. bä.].
The cry or bleating of a sheep; a bleat. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
baa, abbr. British Airports Authority.
baa, v. & n.
--v.intr. (baas, baaed or baa'd) (esp. of a sheep) bleat.
--n. (pl. baas) the cry of a sheep or lamb.
--v.intr. (baas, baaed or baa'd) (esp. of a sheep) bleat.
--n. (pl. baas) the cry of a sheep or lamb.
Etymology
imit.
ROGET THESAURUS
baa
Ululation
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