n.;
If no basis bear my rising name. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
The basis of public credit is good faith. A. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Basi- + solute, a. ] (Bot.) Prolonged at the base, as certain leaves. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Anat.) The basisphenoid bone. [ 1913 Webster ]