Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Abased
A-based′
(ȧ-bāst′)
, Adj.
1.
Lowered; humbled.
2.
(Her.)
[F.
abaissé
.] Borne lower than usual, as a fess; also, having the ends of the wings turned downward towards the point of the shield.
Webster 1828 Edition
Abased
ABA'SED
,pp.
In heraldry, it is used of the wings of eagles, when the tops are turned downwards towards the point of the shield; or when the wings are shut, the natural way of bearing them being spread, with the top pointing to the chief of the angle.