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Eigne [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Eldest; an epithet, used in law to denote the eldest son; as bastard eigne

2. Unalienable; entailed; belonging to the eldest son. [Not used.]

Eigne [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Eldest; firstborn.

2. Entailed; belonging to the eldest son.