Eignesse
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I. fr.
In old English law. Eldership; an eldest sister's privilege of first choice on a partition of lands held in coparcenary.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr. [from eigne, elder; L..Lat. einecia, aisnetia.j In old English law. Eldership. The privilege of an eldest sister of choosing first on a partition of lands held in coparcenary. Britt. c. 72. e Jf.d; Or. 321, note.