base minded

Having a low, mean, vicious mind, capable of morally low deeds. "It sign if i eth, as it seemeth, no more than abject, base-minded, false-hearted, coward, or nidget."Camden: Remains. base-mindedly, adv. In a low, vile, dishonourable manner. ( Webster.) base-mindedne , s. The quality of being base-minded; vilene of mind. ( Sandys.) base-rocket or base dyer's-rocket, 8. The English name given to a species of mignonette, the Reseda lutea. It is a British plant, growing on waste plains and chalky hills. It has yellow flowers. base-souled, a. Having a low, mean soul, capable of doing dishonourable deeds. base-spirited, a. Having a low, mean, vicious spirit. ( Baxter, in Worcester's Dict.) bāse (2), a. & 8. [BASS (3).]