Basse

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Archaic form of bass (“perch”). alt-of, archaic
  2. 2
    The bass voice or part within French music jargon
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.

Etymology

Various origins: * Borrowed from German Basse, a habitational surname. * Borrowed from Danish Basse, a nickname meaning "wild boar". * Borrowed from French Basse, from basse (“low; short”).

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