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LAWFULLY-BEGOTTEN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does lawfully-begotten mean?
• LAWFULLY-BEGOTTEN (adjective)
The adjective LAWFULLY-BEGOTTEN has 1 sense:
1. born in wedlock; enjoying full filial rights
Familiarity information: LAWFULLY-BEGOTTEN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• LAWFULLY-BEGOTTEN (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Born in wedlock; enjoying full filial rights
Similar:
legitimate (of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful)
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