‖n. [ F. majorat, LL. majoratus. See Major, a., and cf. Majorate. ] 1. The right of succession to property according to age; -- so termed in some of the countries of continental Europe. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (French Law) Property, landed or funded, so attached to a title of honor as to descend with it. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The office or rank of a major. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ LL. majorare to augment. See Major, a. ] To augment; to increase. [ Obs. ] Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Increase; enlargement. [ Obs. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]