by-blow
Meaning
- A blow struck to the side or from the side, as in swordplay; a secondary or incidental strike of any sort.
- (slang) An illegitimate child; a child of an unknown or unmarried father.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbʌɪbləʊ/
Etymology
From by- + blow.
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