bastardry

English

Etymology

From Middle English bastardrie, an alternation of bastardie after the suffix -erie; equivalent to bastard +‎ -ry.

Noun

bastardry (uncountable)

1. (dated) The state of being a bastard (illegitimate child).
2. (rare) The unpleasant behaviour of a bastard (objectionable person).

Middle English

Noun

bastardry

1. Alternative form of bastardie