ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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