bastardism

Meanings

• noun

  The practice of raising a child born out of wedlock as if it were the legitimate offspring of the parents.

• noun

  A person born out of wedlock.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bastardism
harshness , wastelandism , nastiness

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Variants

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bastardise , bastardised , bastardises , bastardising , bastardize

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Etymology

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From Old French bastard, based on bast, meaning 'illegitimate son'.

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, bastards were often excluded from inheriting property and were required to wear distinctive clothing to distinguish them from the legitimate offspring.

2. Some famous historical figures, such as Richard III of England and Alexander the Great, were rumored to be bastards.

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Related Concepts

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1. illegitimacy: The state of being born out of wedlock.

2. foundling: A baby abandoned and left to be raised by others.

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Culture

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Bastardy has been a socially and legally complex issue throughout history, with varying degrees of stigma and discrimination attached to it. In literature, bastards have appeared as tragic heroes, rebels, and outcasts. In art, they have been depicted as both objects of pity and scorn.

How to Memorize "bastardism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family tree with a branch that represents a child born out of wedlock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bastard' with the concept of 'illegitimacy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Bastards are children born before their time'.

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