bastard

Danish

/bastard/, /bastar/

noun
Definitions
  • crossbreed an organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds
  • mongrel someone of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog
  • (dated) bastard person who was born out of wedlock

Etymology

Derived from Old French bastard (child of a nobleman by a woman other than his wife).

Origin

Old French

bastard

Gloss

child of a nobleman by a woman other than his wife

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