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mulierty

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[myoo-lee-er-tee] / ˈmju li ər ti /

noun

Old English Law.
  1. the state of being of legitimate birth.


Etymology

Origin of mulierty

From the Anglo-French word muliertie, dating back to 1620–30. See mulier 2, -ty 2

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