esnecy

American  

[es-nuh-see] / ˈɛs nə si /

noun

Obsolete.

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

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Etymology

Origin of esnecy

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)