by-blow

[bahy-bloh]

by-blow

[bahy-bloh]
noun
1.
an incidental or accidental blow.
2.
Also, bye-blow. an illegitimate child; bastard.

Origin:
1585–95; by- + blow1
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By-blow is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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by-blow
 
n
1.  a passing or incidental blow
2.  an archaic word for a bastard

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