1. second person singular present tense of 'bay'; to bark or howl, especially of a dog or hound
Usage: archaic or poetic form; primarily used in older texts or biblical/literary contexts
2. second person singular present tense of 'bay'; to drive or corner (an animal or person) so that escape is difficult
Usage: archaic or poetic form; often used in hunting or combat contexts

Examples

• The hound bayest at the moon in the old ballad.
• Thou bayest the fugitive into the corner.
• The pack bayest their quarry without mercy.
• When the hunter's dogs bayest, the prey knows danger is near.
• In the tale, the beast bayest throughout the night.