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Hispanics in general are illegitimate, which is an even higher rate than the already high Mexican illegitimacy rate.— VDARE.com - Latest Articles
He seems to have disliked this word illegitimate, for he says, "All children are beautiful blessings--sent by the gods."— Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8
On the other hand, when the union is, as Mr. Darwin states, illegitimate, that is, when the pollen is taken from stamens not corresponding in length to the style, more or less complete sterility ensues in the progeny, sometimes even utter infertility, such as happens when two distinct species are crossed, so that, in point of fact, the offspring of these illegitimate unions correspond almost precisely to hybrids.— Vegetable Teratology An Account of the Principal Deviations from the Usual Construction of Plants
As she is illegitimate, the title would have descended to me, and after me to my son You were here last night when they brought you the news of your brother's death, I understand?"— The Moon Rock
Children born out of wedlock are deemed "illegitimate"--even healthy children.— The Pivot of Civilization

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