English Explanatory Dictionary

bastardess

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A woman who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
  2. A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful woman.

Word forms

bastardess bastardesses

Etymology

From bastard + -ess, since 1843.

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