Bag for a diamond (4)

I believe the answer is:

base

(Other definitions for base that I've seen before include "Mean - military installation" , "Ignoble; low part" , "Not worth much" , "unprincipled" , "Vile; basis" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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