[from Skt. bhasa.] n. A language, bhasa. A slang dialect. A word or phrase. An oath; a command or adjuration, pramanamu. A vow, pratijna, vratamu. A sign or mark, sanketamu. bhumikotti basaceyu to swear by laying your hand on the earth. “palatotalayantibasacesinanu” even though they wash their heads in milk and then swear. basapatrika basa-patrika….