Definitions

1. noun

Illegitimacy; a child born out of wedlock.

“The discovery of her bastardy caused a scandal in the community.”

2. noun

A person born outside of a legal marriage.

“He struggled with the stigma of being a bastard, especially in a small town.”

3. noun

Something that is spurious or counterfeit.

“The company’s products were accused of being bastards of the original design.”