Logo
dictionary thesaurus

esnecy

noun
plural -es

Definition of esnecy

English law, obsolete
: a prerogative of the eldest coparcener to choose first after an inheritance is divided

History and Etymology for esnecy

Medieval Latin esnescia, aisnecia, from Old French ainsnesse, from ainsné eldest, firstborn + -esse -ess

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

garrulous

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!