bateren

Etymology
(<, earlier ), with the Old French infinitival ending retained as if.

Verb

 * 1) To batter; to forcefully or repetitively beat or whack.
 * 2)  To flap one's wings.
 * 3)  To pat; to gently and lightly touch.
 * 4)  To resound; to produce vibrations.
 * 5)  To impress; to produce an image on.