Bastards meaning : A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant. A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties). (typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person. A man, a fellow, a male friend. (often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity. A child who does not know his or her father. Something extremely difficult or unpleasant to deal with. A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit. An intermediate-grade file; also bastard file. A sweet wine. A sword that is midway in length between a short-sword and a long sword; also bastard sword. An inferior quality of soft brown sugar, obtained from syrups that have been boiled several times. A large mould for straining sugar. A writing paper of a particular size. A Eurosceptic Conservative MP, especially in the government of John Major.