Obs.; in 6 bassed. [f. BASE sb.3 + -ED2.] Wearing or furnished with ‘bases.’

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1548.  Hall, Chron., Hen. VIII., an. 6 (R.). The Duke of Burbones bende was apparelled and bassed in lawny veluet.

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1577.  Holinshed, Chron., III. 834/1. Bassed in tawnie velvet.

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