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[ adjective ] of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

Synonyms

base lowly humble

Examples

"baseborn wretches with dirty faces" "of humble (or lowly) birth"

Related terms

lowborn

2
[ adjective ] (archaic) illegitimate

Synonyms

base

Related terms

archaism illegitimate

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Bassford baseboard backboard

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