Beath

Origin

From Middle English bethen, from Old English beþian ("to heat, warm, foment"), a variant form of baþian ("to bathe"). More at bathe.

Full definition of beath

Verb

1. (transitive, dialectal) To bathe (with warm liquid); foment.
2. (transitive) To dry or heat (unseasoned) wood for the purpose of straightening it.