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base⋅born

[beys-bawrn]
–adjective
1. of humble parentage.
2. born out of wedlock; illegitimate.
3. having a base character or nature; mean.

Origin:
1585–95; base 2 + born
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base·born   (bās'bôrn')   
adj.  
  1. Ignoble; contemptible.

    1. Born of unwed parents; illegitimate.

    2. Of humble birth.

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