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.
Any oppressive thing or person; a burden.
An evil spirit supposed to oppress people while asleep, especially to have sex with women as they sleep.
One of various of parasitic insects, especially subfamily Aphidiinae.
A feeling of oppression during sleep, sleep paralysis; night terrors, a nightmare.