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t. [Perhaps Scand.] bā'se-lý, adv. [Eng. base; -ly.] In a base manner. Specially 1. Born of low rank or out of wedlock, in bastardy, illegitimately. "These two Mitylene brethren, basely born, crept out of a small galliot unto the majesty of great kings." -Knolles. 2. In such a way as one looked down upon in society might be expected to do; meanly, dishonourably. "The king is not himself, but basely led By flatterers." Shakesp. Rich . II., ii. 1. "A lieutenant basely gave it up as soon as E ex in his pa age demanded it."-Clarendon.. by him left On whom he most depended, basely left, Betray'd, deserted." Cowper: On Finding the Heel of a Shoe.