noun
- a historical blood sport in which dogs were set upon a tethered bull
Usage: historical; archaic
Examples
- Bullbaiting was a popular form of entertainment in medieval England.
- The cruel practice of bullbaiting was eventually banned in Britain in 1835.
- Many towns had special rings built specifically for bullbaiting events.
- Animal rights advocates worked to end bullbaiting and similar blood sports.
- Historical records show that bullbaiting drew large crowds of spectators.
- The abolition of bullbaiting marked a shift in attitudes toward animal welfare.