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bastard
A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
Similar: born in the vestry, illegitimate, love-child
A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
(typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
"Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person."
Similar: arsehole, asshole, son of a bitch
To bastardize.
Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
Of or like a bastard (bad person).
Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.
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