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Bash Bash, v. t. & i. [OE. baschen, baissen. See Abash.] To abash; to disconcert or be disconcerted or put out of countenance. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

His countenance was bold and bashed not. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Bash Bash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Bashing.] [Perh. of imitative origin; or cf. Dan. baske to strike, bask a blow, Sw. basa to beat, bas a beating.] To strike heavily; to beat; to crush. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] --Hall Caine. [1913 Webster]

Bash her open with a rock. --Kipling. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Bash Bash, n. 1. a forceful blow, especially one that does damage to its target. [PJC]

2. a elaborate or lively social gathering or party. [PJC]