- Ignoble; contemptible.
- Born of unwed parents; illegitimate.
- Of humble birth.
Dictionary:
base·born (bās'bôrn') ![]() |
| Thesaurus: baseborn |
| WordNet: baseborn |
The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Synonyms: base, humble, lowly
Meaning #2:
(archaic) illegitimate
Synonym: base
| bastardly | |
| villain | |
| House Arryn |
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