mortmain

Noun

Meaning

Possession of lands or tenements in, or conveyance to, dead hands, or hands that cannot alienate.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

dead hand dead hand of the past freehold effect force authority command impact importance credit consequence estate domination efficacy charm

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Hypernyms

realty influence immovable real estate real property

Anagrams

marmiton

Examples

Inanimate objects are harmless indeed, Mr. Mortmain. But one cannot always say the same of the men who use them. Cassandra Clare

I imagine that it will not be easy to persuade Mortmain into a bonnet," Magnus observed. "Though the color would be fetching on him." Henry burst into laughter. "Very droll, Mr. Bane." "Please, call me Magnus." "I shall! Cassandra Clare

Close letter words and terms

mortling Mortlock Mortlockese mortmainer mortmal morto