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Bastardy: meaning, definitions and examples

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bastardy

 

[ หˆbรฆstษ™rdi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social status

Bastardy refers to the status of being born to parents who are not married to each other, and it often carries a stigma of illegitimacy. Historically, individuals labeled as bastards faced various forms of discrimination and were often denied certain rights and inheritances. In many societies, this label could have profound social and legal implications, affecting one's standing in the community and family. The term has seen varied usage over time, evolving from a strict legal classification to a more colloquial reference to illegitimate birth.

Synonyms

illegitimacy, illegitimate birth, outsider

Examples of usage

  • He was raised in a society where bastardy was frowned upon.
  • Bastardy often impacted inheritance laws in the past.
  • Legally, bastardy cases could determine paternity and child support.

Translations

Translations of the word "bastardy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bastardo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฐเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bastard

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรขtard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bastardo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์Šคํƒ€๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจู† ุฒู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bastard

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bastard

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง็”Ÿๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bastard

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bastardo

Word origin

The term 'bastardy' originates from the Old French word 'bastard', which itself derives from the late Latin 'bastardus'. The etymology is often linked to the Latin 'bastum', meaning 'a young man', although its exact lineage remains somewhat unclear. The term has been in use since the Middle Ages, reflecting societal attitudes towards illegitimate children. Historically, bastards were often viewed unfavorably and faced significant legal and social disadvantages. In medieval times, legitimate birth was crucial for inheritance of titles and property, and being labeled as a bastard often meant exclusion from these rights. Over time, while the legal implications have loosened in many cultures, the social stigma associated with bastardy has lingered.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,889, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.