heirless

English

Etymology

From Middle English eireles; equivalent to heir +‎ -less.

Adjective

heirless (not comparable)

1. Without an heir.
   • 2009 August 2, Dan Bilefsky, “Hurdles in Eastern Europe Thwart Restitution Claims”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     A number of Western European countries, led by Germany, carried out far-reaching measures to provide restitution of Nazi-looted properties in the aftermath of World War II, including setting up commissions to deal with heirless property and communal property illegally seized during the war.

Translations

without heirs

• Greek: ακληρονόμητος (el) (aklironómitos)
• Polish: bezdziedziczny (pl)

Anagrams

• Heislers, hireless, relishes