Illegitimacy Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Illegitimacy

1. bend sinister supposed stigma of illegitimate birth. [Heraldry: Misc.]
2. Clinker, Humphry servant of Bramble family turns out to be illegitimate son of Mr. Bramble. [Br. Lit.: Humphry Clinker, Payton, 324]
3. Edmund illegitimate son of Earl of Gloucester; conspires against father. [Br. Hist.: King Lear]
4. Jones, Tom revealed to be Squire Allworthy’s sister Bridget’s illegitimate son. [Br. Lit.: Fielding Tom Jones]