Variant spelling or archaic form of 'dastardly'; characterized by cowardice, shame, or base behavior.
An alternative or older spelling of 'dastardly,' the adjective form of 'dastard,' showing how English spelling conventions have changed and standardized over time.
The shift from 'dastardy' to 'dastardly' shows how English gradually standardized its spellings—notice how the addition of 'ly' at the end made the adverb form feel more 'proper' and official!
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