Basset \Bas"set\, a. [Cf. OF. basset somewhat low, dim. of bas low.]

(Geol.) Inclined upward; as, the basset edge of strata. --Lyell.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)