mortmain

NOUN /mɔrt,meɪn/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M

mortmain is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3O1R1T1M3A1I1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING

What does mortmain mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

The oppressive influence of past events or decisions.

BROADER
2

Real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation).

SYNONYMS