bastardy

Meaning

The condition of being illegitimate, of being born to an unmarried woman and man or as the fruit of adultery.

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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