debase
The origin and history of debase.
Etymology
Formed from de- and base, the latter from Old French bas, from Latin bassus. It is cognate with Spanish debajo ("under, beneath, below"). Compare abase.
The origin and history of debase.
Formed from de- and base, the latter from Old French bas, from Latin bassus. It is cognate with Spanish debajo ("under, beneath, below"). Compare abase.
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