apanage

American

[ap-uh-nij] / ˈæp ə nɪdʒ /

noun

a variant of appanage.

apanage British

/ ˈæpənɪdʒ /

noun

a variant spelling of appanage

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Example Sentences

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In consequence of this perfection, gourmandise is the exclusive apanage of man.

From The Physiology of Taste by Robinson, Fayette

Thus the kings in granting a duchy or countship as an apanage to their brothers or sons used the phrase in comitatum et baroniam.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

"D'you think she'll remain your apanage now?" he asked, with a hint of smiling sarcasm that could not hurt her.

From In the Wilderness by Hichens, Robert Smythe

Having Neisse for an apanage already his own, he gave it to the Bishop of Breslau; whose, in spite of the old Father's protestings, it continued, and continues.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 12 by Carlyle, Thomas

It was Court Marshal von Schulenburg's business to keep his young master's establishment going on the apanage which the Landtag, after Albrecht's accession, had voted the Grand Duke's brother after a serious debate.

From Royal Highness by Mann, Thomas

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