heirdom

[ air-duhm ]

noun

1. heirship; inheritance.

heirdom

/ ˈɛədəm /

noun

1. property law succession by right of blood; inheritance

Word History and Origins

Origin of heirdom¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; heir + -dom

Example Sentences

He would be no mean prize: with his good looks, his excellent position, and his presumptive heirdom to Ashlydyat.

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