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baseborn

/ˌbeɪsˈbɔrn/
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Definitions of baseborn
  1. adjective
    of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
    baseborn wretches with dirty faces”
    synonyms: base, humble, lowly
    lowborn
    of humble birth or origins
  2. adjective
    illegitimate
    synonyms: base
    illegitimate
    of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful
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