abased

/əˈbeɪst/

UK: /əˈbeɪst/

abased

English Adj
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Definition

Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.

Etymology

From abase + -ed.

Example Sentences

  • "The blazon will be - A fess abased potentée of Champagne towards the point. The peculiar potent of Champagne may be seen in Bouton, Nouveau Traité de Blason, p. 199 (Paris, 1863.)"
  • "(G) Azure 3 bells in fess, abased."
  • "Per fess abased nebuly celeste and gules fimbriated argent throughout a pile azure between two rays in point argent bearing a sword in pale point to base of the like, grip gules, […]"
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