GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Base (bās), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Based (bāsd); p. pr. & vb. n. Basing.] [From Base, n.] To put on a base or basis; to lay the foundation of; to found, as an argument or conclusion; -- used with on or upon.  Bacon.
   
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   Based (bāsd), p. p. & a.
   1. Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, “broad-based”.
   
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   2. [See Base, n., 18-21.] Wearing, or protected by, bases. [Obs.]  “Based in lawny velvet.”  E. Hall.
   
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