Bat″ter, n. [OE. batere, batire; cf. OF. bateure, bature, a beating. See Batter, v. t.] 1. A semi-liquid mixture of several ingredients, as, flour, eggs, milk, etc., beaten together and used in cookery. King.
2. Paste of clay or loam. Holland.
3. (Printing) A bruise on the face of a plate or of type in the form.