n.
Pronunciation: ' bas-t ə rd
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Frisian bost marriage, Old English bindan to bind
Date: 14th century
1 : an illegitimate child
2 : something that is spurious, irregular, inferior, or of questionable origin
3 a : an offensive or disagreeable person ― used as a generalized term of abuse b : MAN , FELLOW
– bas · tard · ly adjective