a male given name, in quiet but steady use in the uk

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Definition of a male given name, in quiet but steady use in the uk in English English dictionary

Basil

Nonsense. I'm sure he can't have grey hair with such a pretty name as that. Basil Brooke, Basil Brooke, and May chanted the name over and over in her girlish, musical voice. It sounds like all sorts of pleasant pictures. - -.

Hyphenation

a male giv·en name, in qui·et but stea·dy use in the uk