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MISBEGOT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does misbegot mean?
• MISBEGOT (adjective)
The adjective MISBEGOT has 1 sense:
1. born out of wedlock
Familiarity information: MISBEGOT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Born out of wedlock
Synonyms:
bastardly; misbegot; misbegotten; spurious
Context example:
the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring
Similar:
illegitimate (of marriages and offspring; not recognized as lawful)
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