Based (&?;), p. p. & a. 1. Having a base, or having as a base; supported; as, broad-based.
2. [See Base, n., 18-21.] Wearing, or protected by, bases. [Obs.] "Based in lawny velvet." E. Hall.
Ba"se*dow's dis*ease" (&?;). [Named for Dr. Basedow, a German physician.] (Med.) A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter. Flint.
Bas"e*lard (&?;), n. [OF. baselarde, LL. basillardus.] A short sword or dagger, worn in the fifteenth century. [Written also baslard.] Fairholt.
Base"less, a. Without a base; having no foundation or support. "The baseless fabric of this vision." Shak.
Base"ly, adv. 1. In a base manner; with despicable meanness; dishonorably; shamefully.