heirless (Meaning)

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heirless (a.)

Destitute of an heir.

heirless Sentence Examples

  1. The heirless noble's vast fortune was left to a distant cousin.
  2. The king died without an heir, leaving the throne heirless.
  3. The wealthy widow's mansion stood empty and heirless.
  4. The last descendant of the ancient family passed away, leaving the estate heirless.
  5. The company founder's untimely death left his business heirless and uncertain.
  6. The renowned painter's masterpiece remained in storage, as it was heirless.
  7. The heirless property was eventually sold at auction to settle the deceased's debts.
  8. The government claimed the heirless wealth, using it to fund public projects.
  9. The museum acquired the heirless collection of artifacts, preserving them for posterity.
  10. The unclaimed inheritance remained heirless, falling into the hands of the state.

FAQs About the word heirless

Destitute of an heir.

inheritor, descendent, heiress, legatee, descendant,successor, beneficiary, heir at law, claimant, coheiress

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The heirless noble's vast fortune was left to a distant cousin.

The king died without an heir, leaving the throne heirless.

The wealthy widow's mansion stood empty and heirless.

The last descendant of the ancient family passed away, leaving the estate heirless.