appanage

[US]/ˈæpənɪdʒ/
[UK]/əˈpænɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A feudal estate or territory granted to a nobleman as part of his income.
Word Forms
Pluralappanages

Phrases & Collocations

appanage rights

appanage lands

appanage allowance

royal appanage

appanage system

historical appanage

appanage property

appanage inheritance

medieval appanage

appanage privilege

Example Sentences

the prince received an appanage from his father.

the appanage was intended to support his lifestyle.

she managed the finances of the appanage carefully.

historically, appanages were common among royalty.

the appanage system helped maintain power balance.

he inherited an appanage after his uncle passed away.

appanages often included land and titles.

the appanage was a source of pride for the family.

many appanages were lost during political upheavals.

he spent his appanage on lavish parties.

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