Only (a.) So and no otherwise; no other than; exclusively; solely; wholly. Only (a.) Singly; without more; as, only-begotten. Only (a.) Above all others; particularly. Only (conj.) Save or except (that); -- an adversative used elliptically with or without that, and properly intro...
) Begotten without the sanction of law; born out of wedlock; illegitimate; bastard; as, a natural child. Natural (a.) Of or pertaining to the lower or animal nature, as contrasted with the higher or moral powers, or that which is spiritual; being in a state of nature; unregenerate. ...