English Dictionary

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
Source : opted (62239)  - auto

That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; groundwork; basis.
Source : opted (62240)  - auto

The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course (see Base course (a), under Base, n.) and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
Source : opted (62241)  - auto

A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
Source : opted (62242)  - auto

That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
Source : opted (62243)  - auto