Misbegot (Adjective)
Meaning
Born out of wedlock; "the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring"- E.A.Freeman.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The king's misbegot son was excluded from the line of succession due to his illegitimate birth.
- In medieval times, children born out of wedlock were often considered misbegot and suffered social stigma.
- The queen's misbegot daughter was given a title and a small estate, but was never fully accepted by the royal family.
- Historians have long debated the fate of the misbegot offspring of the infamous king, who were rumored to have been raised in secret.
- The aristocrat's misbegot children were given a modest inheritance, but were never allowed to inherit the family title.