Bastardy Definition & Meaning
bastardy
- noun
- the status of being born to parents who were not married
"Bastardy" in song lyrics
See how bastardy is used in real songs:
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"Thy issue blurr'd with nameless bastardy:"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece -
"adulterine bastardy"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with bastardy
Usage tips for "bastardy"
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