esnecy

[ es-nuh-see ]

noun

, Obsolete.

1. the right of the oldest member of a coparcenary to have first choice of share upon division of the inheritance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of esnecy¹

1600–10; < Medieval Latin aesnecia, Latinization of Old French ainsneece, ainsnesse position of an older brother or sister, derivative of ainsne elder (compare Latin antenātus (one) born before another)

Example Sentences

Esnecy, es′ne-si, n. the right of first choice belonging to the eldest.

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