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eigne
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eigne, a. [OF. aisné, ainsné, F. aîné, fr. L. ante natus born before. Cf. Esnecy.].
- Eldest; firstborn. Blackstone. [1913 Webster]
- Entailed; belonging to the eldest son. [1913 Webster]
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