English Dictionary

Of little, or less than the usual, height; of low growth; as, base shrubs.
Source : opted (13013)  - auto

Low in place or position.
Source : opted (13014)  - auto

Of humble birth; or low degree; lowly; mean.
Source : opted (13015)  - auto

Illegitimate by birth; bastard.
Source : opted (13016)  - auto

Of little comparative value, as metal inferior to gold and silver, the precious metals.
Source : opted (13017)  - auto

Alloyed with inferior metal; debased; as, base coin; base bullion.
Source : opted (13018)  - auto

Morally low. Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal; menial; as, a base fellow; base motives; base occupations.
Source : opted (13019)  - auto

Not classical or correct.
Source : opted (13020)  - auto

Deep or grave in sound; as, the base tone of a violin.
Source : opted (13021)  - auto

Not held by honorable service; as, a base estate, one held by services not honorable; held by villenage. Such a tenure is called base, or low, and the tenant, a base tenant.
Source : opted (13022)  - auto