Linda Stein's daughter said a bastard killed her mom, then a female owned up - does she owe an apology to men?

Question

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Answer 1

umm.. I believe the term bastard is defined as: "a child born out of wedlock". I don't see how that term really excludes women. Of course, now if that female wasn't illegitament, perhaps she owes her one?

Answer 2

Uh....bastards can be female Sherlock.