Heirlessness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heirlessness is a noun meaning Lack of an heir.
Meaning
Lack of an heir.
Example Sentences
Edward the Confessor's heirlessness led to instability in England.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include daughterlessness, kinglessness, noninheritance, dowerlessness, issuelessness, emptyhandedness.
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