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Bastard Title for Dummies

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What does Bastard Title really mean?

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Alright, so a "Bastard Title" is a term that you might come across when you're reading a book. It's a little bit confusing because it's not really about being a "bastard" in the way we use that word today. Instead, it refers to a title that appears at the top of a page, but it doesn't actually have its own page. It's like a title that's kind of hanging out by itself on the top of the page, without a proper home.

Imagine if you had a really cool sticker that you wanted to put on your notebook, but there wasn't a designated spot for it. You'd have to stick it kind of in between two pages or at the top of the notebook, right? That's kind of what a "Bastard Title" is like in a book.

So when you're reading, and you see a title at the top of the page, and it looks like it doesn't quite belong there, that's probably a "Bastard Title." It's just a fancy way of saying that the title is kind of hanging out on its own, without a real page to call home.

I hope that helps you understand what a "Bastard Title" is! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Revised and Fact checked by Brian Anderson on 2023-11-15 21:24:05

Bastard Title In a sentece

Learn how to use Bastard Title inside a sentece

  • A person who has been born out of wedlock and doesn't know who his father is
  • A book that has been published under a false or misleading title
  • When someone uses a title or position they have no right to, like pretending to be a doctor when they are not
  • A movie that claims to be a sequel to a popular film but actually has no connection to it
  • When someone claims to have a prestigious award or honor that they didn't actually receive

Bastard Title Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Bastard Title Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.