Base

Base

Base: 1. (fr. bas de l'ecu) The lower part of the shield, hence in base means that the charge is so to be placed. 2. Base-bar, or Baste: a portion of the base of a shield, equal in width to a bar, parted off by a horizontal line. It is identical with the plain point, q.v. under Point. 3. For base in architecture see Pillar.

Argent, a lion rampant and a base indented purpure--John de SKIPTON, Harl. MSS. 1386.