Bastardess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bastardess is a noun meaning (dated, rare) A woman who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
Meaning
(dated, rare) A woman who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
More Meanings
- (vulgar, offensive or derogatory, referring specifically to a woman) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful woman.
Example Sentences
A bastardess like me would never be allowed past the door.
[…]when a bastard marries a bastardess, and he has a legitimate Israelite brother :–all these marriages are indeed legal[…]
Word Forms
- bastardesses
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