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love child

American  

noun

  1. a child born out of wedlock.

love child British  

noun

  1. euphemistic an illegitimate child; bastard

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Etymology

Origin of love child

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

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Love child needs to learn you get what you get and you don't get upset.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2012

Love child claim triggers SA row By Jonah Fisher BBC News, Johannesburg South Africa's main opposition party has accused the country's president of contradicting the government's message on HIV/Aids prevention.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2010

The campaign is the Love child of the Wells, Rich, Greene agency.

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