Bastard
Bastard is a term with multiple related meanings. Historically, it denotes a person born to parents who were not married to each other; such a child was commonly described as illegitimate and, in many societies, faced social stigma and sometimes legal disadvantages. In contemporary usage the term is often a crude insult rather than a precise description, so many style guides discourage its casual use and prefer neutral terms such as illegitimate or nonmarital.
Etymology: The word derives from Old French bastard, from Latin bastardus. The exact origin is unclear, but
Legal and social history: In many jurisdictions illegitimacy affected inheritance rights, legitimacy ceremonies, and social status.
Other uses: The term also appears in literature, film, and music as insult or in dialogue about
Modern usage: Today, the term is considered offensive in many contexts; in formal writing and respectful speech,