word usage

[Russell Valentino]

Dear Colleagues,

I am interested in a particular usage of the word "bastard" with
connotations of impurity and/or mixture (as in "to bastardize" or "a
bastardization of" something). What I'm especially looking for are
instances of this kind of usage in various languages, English included. Any
anecdotes or possibly less anecdotal sources would be appreciated.

I apologize in advance to anyone who might be offended by this.

Thanks very much.

Russell Valentino.

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