abased
English
/əˈbeɪst/, /əˈbeɪst/
adj
Definitions
- Humbled; lowered, especially in rank, position, or prestige.
- (heraldry) Borne lower than usual, as a fess; also, having the ends of the wings turned downward towards the point of the shield.
Etymology
Suffix from English abase.
Origin
English
abase
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- abase English
- abasedly English
- abasedness English
- abasement English
- abaser English
- abasest English
- abaseth English
- self-abased English
- unabased English
- abaishen Middle English