bastardy

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the status of being born to parents who were not married

Etymology

From Middle English bastardie (also as bastardrie), a borrowing from Middle French bastardie. Equivalent to bastard + -y.

In classic literature

Synonyms

illegitimacy, bar sinister

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