bar sinister

noun

Meaning

A bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms.
The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy.
(by extension) A state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bend sinister(English)bastardy(English)illegitimacy(English)baton sinister(English)bar-sinister(English)baton(English)bendy(English)bendlet(English)

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Sources

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