Adulterine
Pronunciation : A*dul"ter*ine
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. adulterinus, fr. adulter.]
Definition : Defn: Proceeding from adulterous intercourse. Hence: Spurious; without the support of law; illegal. When any particular class of artificers or traders thought proper to act as a corporation without a charter, such were called adulterine guilds. Adam Smith.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : A*dul"ter*ine
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: An illegitimate child. [R.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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