Where does “bastardry” come from?
bastardry (English) comes from Middle English bastardrie, from Middle English bastardie, from Middle French bastardie — bastardy.
bastardry (English): The state of being a bastard; The unpleasant...
Definitions
- The state of being a bastard; The unpleasant...
Ancestry of “bastardry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bastardrie | Alternative form of bastardie |
| 2 | Middle English | bastardie | bastardy |
| 3 | Middle French | bastardie | bastardy |