Intestate (?), a. [L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament.]
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1. Without having made a valid will; without a will; as, to die intestate. Blackstone.
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Airy succeeders of intestate joys. Shak.
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2. Not devised or bequeathed; not disposed of by will; as, an intestate estate.
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