What does base born mean?
Base born means bastard, illegitimate.
Base born
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
bastard, illegitimate.
Definitions by Sense
- bastard, illegitimate
- Of lowly birth.
Example Sentences
He said, "Though the law did not positively allow the destroying such base-born children, yet it held them to be the children of nobody; that the Church considered them as the children of nobody; and that at the best, they ought to be brought up to the lowest and vilest offices of the commonwealth."
And while the baſe borne Tartars take it vp, You fighting more for honor than for gold: Shall maſſacre those greedie minded ſlaues.
Non-Arabs, of whatever racial origin, were of course baseborn, but so too were many Arabs who, for one reason or another, were not full and free members of a tribe.
Synonyms for base born
Antonyms for base born
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Word Forms
- base-born
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for base born?
Common synonyms include base, humble, lowly, illegitimate.
What is the opposite of base born?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use base born in a sentence?
He said, "Though the law did not positively allow the destroying such base-born children, yet it held them to be the children of nobody; that the Church considered them as the children of nobody; and that at the best, they ought to be brought up to the lowest and vilest offices of the commonwealth."
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