coparcener

noun

co·par·ce·ner kō-ˈpär-sə-nər

-ˈpärs-nər

: a joint heir

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coparcener was in the 15th century

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coparcenary

coparcener

co-parent

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coparcener

noun

co·par·ce·ner ˌkō-ˈpärs-ᵊn-ər

: a joint heir

Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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