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abased, ppl. a.|əˈbeɪst|
[f. abase v. + -ed.]
1. Lowered, cast down, downcast. arch.
1652Crashaw Sacred Poems 164 Now by abasèd lids shall learn to be Eagles, and shut our eyes that we may see. 1801Southey Thal. xii. 19 With head abased, he laid An arrow in its rest.
2. Her. = Fr. Abaissé: Turned downwards, as the wings of an eagle. Also, said of a charge when placed lower than its customary position; opposed to enhanced.
1741Chambers Cycl.
3. Lowered, humbled, in rank, condition, character, feelings, etc.
1611Bible Phil. iv. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I knowe how to abound [Wyclif lowid, Tindale cast doune]. 1782Cowper Retiremt. 94 I shrink abas'd, and yet aspire to Thee. 1823Scott Peveril 255 (1865) It is well he is abased; but if it lies with me, I may humble his pride, but will never ruin his house. 1863A. Jameson Leg. of Monast. Orders 348 He knew not how to deal with ruffians so abased.
†4. Debased, depreciated, as coinage. Obs. |