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baseborn

American  
[beys-bawrn] / ˈbeɪsˈbɔrn /

adjective

  1. of humble parentage.

  2. born out of wedlock; illegitimate.

  3. having a base character or nature; mean.

baseborn British  
/ ˈbeɪsˌbɔːn /

adjective

  1. born of humble parents

  2. illegitimate

  3. mean; contemptible

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Etymology

Origin of baseborn

First recorded in 1585–95; base 2 + born

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Q. Baseborn Baby Shower: My little sister is having a baby with a man who's divorcing his wife to be with her.

From Slate • Sep. 19, 2012

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