bastard eigne: Meaning and Definition of

bas'tard eigne'

Pronunciation: (ān), [key]
— Old Eng. Law. Old Eng. Law.
  1. the first-born illegitimate son of parents whose second son was legitimate. Cf. mulier puisne.
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