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 Heims-kringla (The).Heir-presumptive. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Heir - apparent.
 
The person who will succeed as heir if he survives. At the death of his predecessor the heir-apparent becomes heir-at-law.   1
 


 Heims-kringla (The).Heir-presumptive. 

 
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