disherit Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*her"it transitive verb

Etymology

F. déshériter; pref. dés- (L. dis-) + hériter to inherit. See Inherit, and cf. Dusheir, Disinherit.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Disherited; present participle & verbal noun Disheriting

Definitions

1. To disinherit; to cut off, or detain, from the possession or enjoyment of an inheritance. Obs. Spenser.