basely

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You do bravely domineer, Whilst the sun upon you shineth: Yet, if any storm appear, Basely, then, your mind declineth.

From Pastoral Poems by Nicholas Breton, Selected Poetry by George Wither, and Pastoral Poetry by William Browne (of Tavistock) by Tutin, J. R.

But me more good to see so great a lord Basely insinuate and send us gifts.

From The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, William

Last night I was Basely arrested by Servile Hands for that Freedom of Thought and Expression for which I have already Sacrifized so much—aye all that Man hath but Love and Honour.

From Thankful Blossom by Harte, Bret

Nor shall he smile at thee in secret thought, Nor laugh with his companions at thy state; But thou shalt know thy interest was not bought Basely with gold, but stol'n from forth thy gate.

From The Rape of Lucrece by Shakespeare, William

Cruell to him that merrits curtesie, loathed of thee that doth deserue all loue, Basely reiected, scorn'd most churlishly, that honors thee aboue the Saints aboue.

From Seven Minor Epics of the English Renaissance (1596-1624) by Miller, Paul William