Meaning of bastardess | Babel Free
Definitions
- A woman who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
- A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful woman.
Examples
“[…]when a bastard marries a bastardess, and he has a legitimate Israelite brother :–all these marriages are indeed legal[…]”
“A bastardess like me would never be allowed past the door.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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