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Base (2)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is the lower part of a pillar, wall, etc.; the division of a column on which the shaft is placed. The Grecian Doric order has no base; but the other classical orders have each their appropriate bases, which are divided into plinth and mouldings, though in some examples the former of these divisions is omitted.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Base (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​b/base-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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