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bastardy


bas·tardy

noun \ˈbas-tər-dē\
plural bas·tard·ies

Definition of BASTARDY

1
: the quality or state of being a bastard : illegitimacy
2
: the begetting of an illegitimate child

Examples of BASTARDY

  1. <acutely conscious of his bastardy, he always felt the need to prove himself>

First Known Use of BASTARDY

15th century

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