Synonyms for morganatic
- adjective
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Definitions
- adj. 1
Designating a marriage (or the wife involved) between a man of higher rank and a woman of lower rank, often having various legal repercussions (typically that such a wife has no claim on the husband's possessions or title). It was not an aspect of English law, but was common in other royal houses, especially in Germany.
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- morganatical
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| morganatic | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.