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Webster 1913 Edition

Basely

Base′ly

,

adv.

1.

In a base manner; with despicable meanness; dishonorably; shamefully.

2.

Illegitimately; in bastardy.

[Archaic]

Knolles.

Webster 1828 Edition

Basely

BA'SELY

,

adv.

In a base manner; meanly; dishonorable.

2.

Illegitimately; in bastardy.