Bāth, n.
n.; pl. BĀTHS. [A-S. baeth, pl. batho, O. Sax. bath, Icel., Sw., Dan., D., & Ger. bad, O. H. Ger. pad, Skr. bād, vāl, to bathe.]
Sense 1. A receptacle of water for persons to plunge or wash their bodies in.
Sense 2. A building containing an apartment or series of apartments arranged for bathing.
Among the ancients, the public baths were of amazing extent and magnificence. Cuvill.
Sense 3. The act of exposing the body, for purposes of cleanliness, health, &c., to water or vapor; as, a cold bath; a medicated bath; a steam bath, &c.
Sense 4. (Chem.) A medium, as heated sand, ashes, steam, or the like, through which heat is applied to a body.
Sense 5. A Hebrew measure containing the tenth of a homer, or seven gallons and four pints, as a measure for liquids; and three pecks and three pints, as a dry measure. Calmet.