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In some senses, bastardess is marked as dated, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERB + BASTARDESS
marries
noun
A woman who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
[…]when a bastard marries a bastardess, and he has a legitimate Israelite brother :–all these marriages are indeed legal[…]
A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful woman.
A bastardess like me would never be allowed past the door.
[…]when a bastard marries a bastardess, and he has a legitimate Israelite brother :–all these marriages are indeed legal[…]
WiktionaryA bastardess like me would never be allowed past the door.
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In some senses, bastardess is marked as dated, derogatory, offensive, vulgar, rare. Watch for register when choosing this word.