silver bass

[ bas ]

noun

1. white bass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver bass¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

A little darkey brought around six silver bass, weighing possibly half a pound each, for which he accepted forty cents.

From Project Gutenberg

The walls of this apartment are formed of eight massive silver bass-reliefs, representing remarkable events in the saint's life.

From Project Gutenberg