Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Appanages.
Appanages - as a noun
Any customary and rightful perquisite appropriate to your station in life
Example: "For thousands of years the chair was an appanage of state and dignity rather than an article of ordinary use"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apanage10A grant (by a sovereign or a legislative body) of resources to maintain a dependent member of a ruling family
Example: "Bishoprics were received as appanages for the younger sons of great families"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apanage10Example Sentences
"The king granted several appanages to his loyal knights."
"In medieval times, appanages were often used as a form of inheritance."
"The division of appanages among the heirs caused disputes within the royal family."
"The king's advisors carefully managed the distribution of appanages."
"In some cultures, appanages were used to ensure the financial security of certain family members."
Word Game Points
Is APPANAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appanages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPANAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is APPANAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appanages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPANAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is APPANAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appanages is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPANAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
