Definitions for: Adulterine


[adj] conceived in adultery



Webster (1913) Definition: A*dul"ter*ine, a.[L. adulterinus, fr. adulter.]
Proceeding from adulterous intercourse. Hence: Spurious;
without the support of law; illegal.

When any particular class of artificers or traders
thought proper to act as a corporation without a
charter, such were called adulterine guilds. --Adam
Smith.


A*dul"ter*ine, n.
An illegitimate child. [R.]

Synonyms: illegitimate

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