v. t.
One man was basted by the keeper for carrying some people over on his back through the waters. Pepys. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ OE. basten, OF. bastir, F. b&unr_;tir, prob. fr. OHG. bestan to sew, MHG. besten to bind, fr. OHG. bast bast. See Bast. ] To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]