▪ I. † ˈbasing, n. Obs. rare—1.
[f. base n.1 + -ing.]
Foundation, base.
| c 1325 E.E. Allit. P. A. 991 Bantelez..on basyng boun. |
▪ II. † ˈbasing, vbl. n. Obs.
[f. base v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of base v.1; abasing, debasement.
| 1581 W. Stafford Exam. Compl. ii. (1876) 55 The basing or rather the corrupting of our coyne & treasure. |