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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. BA-sit  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

From Old French bas meaning "short", low". It was either used as a nickname for a short person or someone of humble origins.
Added 11/12/2016 by HL
Edited 4/10/2020 by HL