Basnet (बस्नेत) is the surname of a particular Hindu family of Nepal. The Basnet or Basnyat family is considered one of the original noble courtier Bhardar families of the country. The Basnets are from the Kshatriya or Chhetri caste or varna. They are believed to be of Indo-Aryan and Indo-European origins and it is said that they migra...
• (n.) Same as Bascinet.
Bas'net noun Same as Bascinet .