Index of English words, starting with "ba"

(1) - Bastardize (v. t.) To beget out of wedlock.
(2) - Bastardize (v. t.) To make or prove to be a bastard; to stigmatize as a bastard; to declare or decide legally to be illegitimate.

(1) - Bastardly (adv.) In the manner of a bastard; spuriously.
(2) - Bastardly (a.) Bastardlike; baseborn; spurious; corrupt.

(1) - Bastardy (n.) The procreation of a bastard child.
(2) - Bastardy (n.) The state of being a bastard; illegitimacy.

(1) - Baste (v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly.
(2) - Baste (v. t.) To mark with tar, as sheep.
(3) - Baste (v. t.) To sprinkle flour and salt and drip butter or fat on, as on meat in roasting.
(4) - Baste (v. t.) To beat with a stick; to cudgel.