bastardry

English

Etymology

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

Noun

bastardry (uncountable)

  1. (dated) The state of being a bastard (illegitimate child).
  2. (rare) The unpleasant behaviour of a bastard (objectionable person).

Middle English

Noun

bastardry

  1. alternative form of bastardie
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