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English
Etymology
From Middle English bastardrie, an alternation of bastardie after the suffix -erie; equivalent to bastard + -ry.
Noun
bastardry (uncountable)
- (dated) The state of being a bastard (illegitimate child).
- (rare) The unpleasant behaviour of a bastard (objectionable person).
Middle English
Noun
bastardry
- Alternative form of bastardie