bastard eigne

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Definitions of bastard eigne words

noun bastard eigne the first-born illegitimate son of parents whose second son was legitimate. 1
noun bastard eigne A bastard eldest son whose parents afterwards intermarry. 0

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; eigne < Anglo-French: elder, Old French ainsné (ainz before (< Vulgar Latin *antius, for Latin anteā) + ne born; see nee)

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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