Heirless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without an heir. not-comparable

    "A number of Western European countries, led by Germany, carried out far-reaching measures to provide restitution of Nazi-looted properties in the aftermath of World War II, including setting up commissions to deal with heirless property and communal property illegally seized during the war."

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"With the heirless king going crazy and royal family poisoned, the general of the army finally had his chance to usurp the throne."

Etymology

From Middle English eireles; equivalent to heir + -less.

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