Eigne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Eigne is an adjective meaning (law, obsolete) eldest; firstborn.
Meaning
(law, obsolete) eldest; firstborn.
More Meanings
- (law, obsolete) entailed; belonging to the eldest son
Example Sentences
Because the canon law (following the civil) did allow such bastard eignè to be legitimate, on the subsequent marriage of his mother: and therefore the laws of England (though they would not admit either the civil or canon law to rule the inheritance of this kingdom, yet) paid such a regard to a person thus peculiarly circumstanced, that, after the land had descended to his issue, they would not unravel the matter again, and suffer his estate to be shaken.
Related Words
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