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heirlessness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Lack of an heir.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Edward the Confessor's heirlessness led to instability in England.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From heirless + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: ακληρία (akliría) — Translations