Bāse'ment, n.
n. [Fr. soubassement. See BASE.] (Arch.) The lower story of a building, whether above or below the ground. Gwilt. Gables projecting over the basement. Longfellow.
n. [Fr. soubassement. See BASE.] (Arch.) The lower story of a building, whether above or below the ground. Gwilt. Gables projecting over the basement. Longfellow.