| basset | <geology> Inclined upward; as, the basset edge of strata. Origin: Cf. OF. Basset somewhat low, dim. Of bas low. <geology> The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop. <geology> To inclined upward so as to appear at the surface; to crop out; as, a vein of coal bassets. Origin: Basseted; Basseting. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| basset hound | <zoology> A small kind of hound with a long body and short legs, used as an earth dog. Origin: F. Basset. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |