coheiress

[ koh-air-is ]

noun

1. a joint heiress.

Gender Note

What's the difference between coheiress and coheir? See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coheiress¹

First ecorded in 1635–45; co- + heiress

Example Sentences

Your sister, you know, is coheiress with you, not with my will, I assure you; but if your wife is not rich, you'll have only one half of what I possess, and——" "My dear father," cried Akosh, "do not let us pursue this subject any further.

From Project Gutenberg

Marguerite Skirvin Tyson, 58, sister of famed Washington Hostess Perle Mesta, coheiress of an oil fortune, a warm, friendly woman who collected French antiques, raised champion miniature poodles, and tended to the details of the parties that she quietly co-hostessed with her sister; in Washington.

From Time Magazine Archive

Sir Reginald, of Beer, married Margaret sister and coheiress of Sir Robert le Dennis of Pancrasweek, and had issue Sir William who married Matilda daughter of Roger Carminow.

From Project Gutenberg

His descendant Sir William in the reign of Henry III. married Alice daughter and coheiress of John Bec or Beke of Eresby, summoned to Parliament as Baron Beke of Eresby 1295-6.

From Project Gutenberg

He married first Margaret, daughter and coheiress of Sir William d'Aumarle of Woodbury, Devon, who died 15 Nov.,

From Project Gutenberg