Sunday, August 17, 2025

Firstborn: The Tale of "Primogeniture"

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Primogeniture refers to the state of being the firstborn of children of the same parents. The term is built from Latin roots meaning "first" and "birth." It might sound like old-school law, but if you've ever joked about your eldest sibling getting all the perks, you're talking about primogeniture.

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August 17, 2025

primogeniture

[ prahy-muh-jen-i-cher ] noun

the state or fact of being the firstborn of children of the same parents

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