2. Illegitimately; in bastardy. [Archaic] --Knolles. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
basely — adverb see base III … New Collegiate Dictionary
basely — See base2. * * * … Universalium
basely — adverb In a base manner … Wiktionary
basely — adv. meanly, contemptibly, immorally, despicably … English contemporary dictionary
basely — base·ly … English syllables
basely — adverb in a despicable, ignoble manner this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society • Syn: ↑meanly, ↑scurvily • Derived from adjective: ↑base, ↑scurvy (for: ↑scurvily) … Useful english dictionary
meanly — adverb 1. in a nasty ill tempered manner Don t expect me to help you, he added nastily • Syn: ↑nastily • Derived from adjective: ↑mean, ↑nasty (for: ↑nastily) 2. in a despica … Useful english dictionary
scurvily — adverb in a despicable, ignoble manner this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society • Syn: ↑meanly, ↑basely • Derived from adjective: ↑base (for: ↑basely), ↑scurvy, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Compromise — Com pro*mise, n. [F. compromis, fr. L. compromissum a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter, fr. compromittere to make such a promise; com + promittere to promise. See {Promise}.] 1. A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cowardly — Cow ard*ly, a. 1. Wanting courage; basely or weakly timid or fearful; pusillanimous; spiritless. [1913 Webster] The cowardly rascals that ran from the battle. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Proceeding from fear of danger or other consequences; befitting … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
