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base ²    (bs) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
bas·er , bas·est

1. 1. Having or showing a contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish lack of human decency. See Synonyms at mean ².
   2. Devoid of high values or ethics: a base, degrading way of life.
   3. Inferior in value or quality.
2. Containing inferior substances: a base metal.
3. Archaic Of low birth, rank, or position.
4. Obsolete Short in stature.

NOUN:
Obsolete

A bass singer or voice.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English bas, low, from Old French, from Medieval Latin bassus

OTHER FORMS:
basely (Adverb), baseness (Noun)

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