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by Tom on September 24th, 2009
I thnk that so many children are born to unmarried parents these days that bastards might even be in the majority, and the term becomes less significant because they are just like everybody else and don't really stand out on their own like they used to at one time.
by Sir yhvhash on September 24th, 2009
It is still used because it's sting as an insult is still alive and well,
but it's not used in accordance with it's proper meaning, because social norms have removed the stigma of being bastard children.
If it survives the test of time, like some of our 4 star curse words, than eventually it's original significance may not be remembered at all! It will just be a good way to be profane.
by Banned from Yahoo on September 16th, 2009
I do.
by AnnieB on September 15th, 2009
Because, like every thing else, it's not Politically Correct.
by imawatchman1 on November 17th, 2011
the word means a mix of races, their off-spring are called bastards. a child born from unmarried parents are called illegitimate. if you are born from a mixed couple that are not married, you would be an illegitimate bastard.
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by raylrodr on April 28th, 2009
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Could this possible be the origin of the nasty word "skank"?
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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 22nd, 2008
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a fatherless child is a bastard... what would you call a motherless child?
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Thanks, I was thinking it was something along those lines too. +6
by Melissa on September 24th, 2009