heirship

[ air-ship ]

noun

1. the position or rights of an heir; right of inheritance; inheritance.

heirship

/ ˈɛəʃɪp /

noun

1. the state or condition of being an heir
2. the right to inherit; inheritance

Word History and Origins

Origin of heirship¹

First recorded in 1470–80; heir, -ship

Example Sentences

When their rich father passed,And they eagerly boarded their heirship.

From Washington Post

Many other lords made vows anent sundry matters, & all men drank the heirship ale.

From Project Gutenberg

The bookseller secretly resolved to admit the good woman to a half share of the profits of her 'heirship,' and 'Chrysal' appeared.

From Project Gutenberg

Not that Tom ever thought of this result to his heirship, he was too unsuspicious even for a thought of the kind.

From Project Gutenberg

The proposition was to limit the law of inheritance, and substitute the heirship of the state for all collateral heirs.

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Common heirship in the things of the spirit makes a closer bond than common heirship in the things of the body.

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Related Words

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