Bases

Basis Ba"sis (b[=a]"s[i^]s), n.; pl. {Bases} (b[=a]"s[=e]z). [L. basis, Gr. ba`sis. See {Base}, n.] 1. The foundation of anything; that on which a thing rests. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. The pedestal of a column, pillar, or statue. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

If no basis bear my rising name. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

3. The groundwork; the first or fundamental principle; that which supports. [1913 Webster]

The basis of public credit is good faith. --A. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]

4. The principal component part of a thing. [1913 Webster]