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bastardize(dictionary)

bastardize (iou)



bastardize verb. Also bastardise. L16.
[from BASTARD noun + -IZE.]
verb trans. & intrans. (Cause to) deteriorate. L16.
verb trans. Beget as a bastard. rare (Shakes.). Only in E17.
verb trans. Declare or stigmatize as illegitimate. E17.
bastardi'zation noun E19.