bastardry

Meaning

Noun

  • The state of being a bastard (illegitimate child).
  • The unpleasant behaviour of a bastard (objectionable person).

Origin

  • From Middle English bastardrie, an alternation of bastardie after the suffix -erie; equivalent to bastard + -ry.

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