† basingn.1
Obsolete. rare.
Foundation, base.
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the world > space > relative position > low position > [noun] > condition of being placed under > that which lies under > base on which a thing rests
staddlea900
groundc950
base?c1335
standinga1382
foundation1398
basingc1400
bottom1440
subjecta1500
groundworka1557
basis?a1560
pedestal1563
understand1580
footwork1611
centrea1616
underwork1624
skaddle1635
substructure1641
foot piece1657
pediment1660
seat1661
sedes1662
under-warp1668
plantationa1680
terrace1735
substructure1789
footing1791
seating1805
c1400 (?c1380) Pearl l. 991 Bantelez..on basyng boun.
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† basingn.2
Obsolete.
The action of base v.1; abasing, debasement.
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1581 Compendious Exam. Certayne Ordinary Complaints ii. f. 27v The basing or rather the corrupting of our coyne, & treasure.
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