heiress

[air-is]

noun

1. a woman who inherits or has a right of inheritance, especially a woman who has inherited or will inherit considerable wealth.

heiress

/ ˈɛərɪs /

noun

1. a woman who inherits or expects to inherit great wealth

2. property law a female heir

Gender Note

See -ess.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heiress¹

First recorded in 1650–60; heir + -ess

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