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basset

1 American  
[bas-it] / ˈbæs ɪt /

noun

  1. one of a breed of hounds having short legs, long body and ears, and usually a black, tan, and white coat.

basset 2 American  
[bas-it] / ˈbæs ɪt /

noun

  1. an outcrop, as of the edges of strata.

verb (used without object)

basseted, basseting

  1. to crop out.

basset 3 American  
[bas-it] / ˈbæs ɪt /

noun

  1. an 18th-century card game similar to faro.

basset 1 British  
/ ˈbæsɪt /

noun

  1. Also called: basset hound.  a long low smooth-haired breed of hound with short strong legs and long ears

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basset 2 British  
/ ˈbæsɪt /

verb

  1. a rare word for outcrop

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Etymology

Origin of basset1

First recorded in 1600–10; from French: noun use of adjective basset “of low stature, short,” equivalent to bass- “low” + -et diminutive suffix; see base 2, -et )

Origin of basset2

First recorded in 1680–90; probably from obsolete French basset “low stool,” noun use of adjective basset; see basset 1

Origin of basset3

First recorded in 1635–45; from French bassette, from Italian bassetta, noun use of feminine of bassetto “somewhat low”; so called because the game is played with low cards; see basset 1

Example Sentences

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Judge Tamas Jakkel's choice for reserve dog was a petit basset griffon vendeen called Meghan, from Croatia, who earlier won the Hound group.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“I didn’t know he was going to be this good,” Stefon Diggs admitted after the romp over the basset hound Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

But a petit basset griffon Vendéen took best in show for the first time last year, as did a bloodhound in 2022.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024

They are doppelgangers, dead ringers with basset hound eyes a signature feature.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2023

“WOOF!” barked Franz, running straight toward Isa and not stopping until he rammed right into her and knocked her down, leaving a basset hound-sized wet spot on her jacket.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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