bast

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Inner bark of a tree from which rope is traditionally made.
2. 2
   Fibre made from the phloem of certain plants (particularly the lime tree) and used for making ropes, cords and matting.
3. 3
   Bastardy, illegitimacy of birth.

Adjective

1. 1
   Illegitimate, born out of wedlock.

Proper noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of Bastet.