A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
(typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
A man, a fellow, a male friend.
(often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
A child who does not know his or her father.
Something extremely difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit.
An intermediate-grade file; also bastard file.
A sweet wine.
A sword that is midway in length between a short-sword and a long sword; also bastard sword.
An inferior quality of soft brown sugar, obtained from syrups that have been boiled several times.
A large mould for straining sugar.
A writing paper of a particular size.
A Eurosceptic Conservative MP, especially in the government of John Major.
Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.
Used to express inarticulate vocalisations, such as used by a caveman.
Usually preceded by forms of to give: a slight hint, implication, or suggestion given.
Often preceded by forms of to get or to have: an imprecise idea or slight knowledge of something; a suspicion.
A desire, an inclination.
To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
To persuade.
To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
To confute; to prove wrong.
To prove guilty; to convict.
In a theatrical or dramatic manner.
In theaters.
An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.
Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.
The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.
Other seats, particularly:
A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.
To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.
To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.
A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
(usually in the plural) A steep bank of a river or gorge.
if the amount, level, or value of something falls off, it gets smaller
Really, very; having intensive force, often applying to the whole sentence or clause.
if the amount, level, or value of something falls off, it gets smaller