"worthiest of blood" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: worthiest of blood [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|worthiest of blood}} worthiest of blood (plural worthiest of blood)
  1. (UK, law) A male rather than a female, when legally favoured as a successor. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-worthiest_of_blood-en-noun-DHJ5Y65U Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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