patrimony
an estate inherited from one's father or ancestors.
any quality, characteristic, etc., that is inherited; heritage.
the aggregate of one's property.
the estate or endowment of a church, religious house, etc.
Origin of patrimony
1Other words for patrimony
Other words from patrimony
- pat·ri·mo·ni·al, adjective
- pat·ri·mo·ni·al·ly, adverb
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How to use patrimony in a sentence
In the fifth century the Salic law repealed the right of inheritance of women to patrimonial estates.
Woman and Socialism | August BebelOur patrimonial estate was greatly impaired by his prodigality, and was altogether lost by his successor, my unfortunate father.
Rob Roy, Volume 1., Illustrated | Sir Walter ScottSince then it has remained in the same family, its pride, its patrimonial jewel, its Regent diamond.
La Grenadiere | Honore de BalzacLight rest the turf upon him beneath his own patrimonial oaks!
The Works of Whittier, Volume VII (of VII) | John Greenleaf WhittierI was born to no proud patrimonial estate; from my father I inherited only infancy, ignorance, and indigence.
Kentucky in American Letters, v. 1 of 2 | John Wilson Townsend
British Dictionary definitions for patrimony
/ (ˈpætrɪmənɪ) /
an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor
the endowment of a church
Origin of patrimony
1Derived forms of patrimony
- patrimonial (ˌpætrɪˈməʊnɪəl), adjective
- patrimonially, adverb
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