bar sinister vs compliment

bar sinister

noun
  • A state or characteristic which is dishonorable or shameful; a stigma. 

  • A bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms. 

  • The state or characteristic of having been born out of wedlock; illegitimacy; bastardy. 

compliment

verb
  • To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone). 

noun
  • An expression of praise, congratulation, or respect. 

  • Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery. 

How often have the words bar sinister and compliment occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )