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bassetta

bassetta is the alternative form of basset.

Meaning of basset

Noun

basset (countable and uncountable, plural bassets)

  1. The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the ground; the outcrop.
  2. A basset hound.
  3. (uncountable) A card game resembling faro.
    • Some dress, some dance, some play, not to forget / Your piquet parties, and your dear basset.1707, Nicholas Rowe, The Royal Convert

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Questions about bassetta

What is bassetta the alternative form of?
Bassetta is the alternative form of basset.

Words near bassetta in the dictionary

  1. bassetings
  2. bassetite
  3. Bassetlaw
  4. bassets
  5. bassett
  6. bassetta
  7. Bassette
  8. bassetted
  9. Bassettes
  10. bassetting
  11. bassetto

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