Definition

A woman who shares the inheritance of an estate with one or more other heirs.

Example

As coheiresses, they both had equal rights to their family's fortune.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new coheiress to the estate?

Yeah, I read about her in the news last week!

It must be nice to suddenly have that kind of wealth as a coheiress.

Definitely! I wonder how she'll manage all the attention.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coheiress → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "heiress" (from Old French *heritiere*, meaning a female heir). The word refers to a female who shares inheritance rights with others, indicating a joint status as heirs.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('co-') and a 'female heir' ('heiress') — this helps you remember that a coheiress is a woman who shares inheritance rights.

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