bastard

Middle English

/ˈbastard/

noun
Definitions
  • an illegitimate child, especially a noble one; a bastard
  • a kind of fortified wine, often with spices added
  • (rare) a heretic or sinner; one separated from one's deity
  • (rare) a dog that isn't purebred; a mutt or mongrel
  • (rare) a botanical tendril or offshoot

Etymology

Borrowed from bastard (illegitimate child) affix from Middle English bast (illegitimacy).

Origin

Middle English

bast

Gloss

illegitimacy

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