Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Basset \Bas"set\, a. [Cf. OF. basset somewhat low, dim. of bas
   low.] (Geol.)
   Inclined upward; as, the basset edge of strata. --Lyell.

Basset \Bas"set\, n. (Geol.)
   The edge of a geological stratum at the surface of the
   ground; the outcrop.

Basset \Bas"set\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Basseted}; p. pr. & vb.
   n. {Basseting}.] (Geol.)
   To inclined upward so as to appear at the surface; to crop
   out; as, a vein of coal bassets.

Basset \Bas"set\, n. [F. bassette, fr.It. bassetta. Cf.
   {Basso}.]
   A game at cards, resembling the modern faro, said to have
   been invented at Venice.

         Some dress, some dance, some play, not to forget Your
         piquet parties, and your dear basset.    --Rowe.

Source : WordNet®

basset
     n : smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
         [syn: {basset hound}]

basset
     v : appear at the surface; "A seam of coal bassets" [syn: {crop
         out}]