a. [ L. intestatus; pref. in- not + testatus, p. p. of testari to make a will: cf. F. intestat. See Testament. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Airy succeeders of intestate joys. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Law) A person who dies without making a valid will. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]