Definitions for: Basset

[n] smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
[v] appear at the surface; "A seam of coal bassets"

Webster (1913) Definition: Bas"set, n. [F. bassette, fr.It. bassetta. Cf.
Basso.]
A game at cards, resembling the modern faro, said to have
been invented at Venice.

Some dress, some dance, some play, not to forget Your
piquet parties, and your dear basset. --Rowe.

Bas"set, a. [Cf. OF. basset somewhat low, dim. of bas
low.] (Geol.)
Inclined upward; as, the basset edge of strata. --Lyell.

Bas"set, n. (Geol.)
The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the
ground; the outcrop.

Bas"set, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Basseted; p. pr. & vb.
n. Basseting.] (Geol.)
To inclined upward so as to appear at the surface; to crop
out; as, a vein of coal bassets.

Synonyms: basset hound, crop out

See Also: appear, hound, hound dog

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