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Definition of Basons
1. bason [n] - See also: bason
Lexicographical Neighbors of Basons
Literary usage of Basons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, Exhibiting a View of the Progressive by Robert Jameson, Sir William Jardine, Henry D Rogers (1856)
"Rock-basons, cromlechs, erect single stones, and logan rocks, are all supposed
to have been used in it. Living amongst objects which have attracted so much ..."
2. Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal (1856)
"Although much has been written on the ancient Druidical worship, is for the most
part of a conjectural character. Rock-basons ..."
3. The History of Baptism by Robert Robinson (1817)
"... paved with marble, with basons, cocks of water, and all conveniences for either
hot or cold bathing." A publick bagnio is described thus (7) : " I went ..."
4. A Glossary; Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, Thomas Wright (1867)
"... Thy basons, when that once they hang an pole. INWARD, adj. Intimate, closely
connected in acquaintance or friendship. Who knowi the lord protector's ..."
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