[f. BAIT v.1 + -ER1.] One who baits or worries; fig. a tormenter, a ‘tease.’
1611. Cotgr., Vanneur … also a chider, schooler, bayter.
a. 1845. Hood, Storm at Hastings, xxv. Jagged billows rearing up … Like ragged roaring bears against the baiter.
