reversionary

English

Etymology

reversion +‎ -ary

Noun

reversionary (plural reversionaries)

1. A reversioner.

Adjective

reversionary (comparative more reversionary, superlative most reversionary)

1. Pertaining to reversion, especially that of an estate.

   a reversionary interest or right

   • (Can we date this quote by Howard Nemerov and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     Small animals
     Began to mooch around and climb up this
     Reversionary desk and dustable heirloom.