bastardy
Meaning
The condition of being illegitimate, of being born to an unmarried woman and man or as the fruit of adultery.
Synonyms
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbæstə(ɹ)di/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English bastardie (also as bastardrie), a borrowing from Middle French bastardie. Equivalent to bastard + -y.
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