PATRIMONY
birthright, patrimony
(noun) an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
patrimony
(noun) a church endowment
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
patrimony (plural patrimonies)
A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.
Synonym: heirloom
Formerly, a church estate or endowment.
Source: Wiktionary
Pat"ri*mo*ny, n.; pl. Patrimonies. Etym: [L. patrimonium, fr. pater father: cf. F. patrimoine. See Paternal.]
1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor. "'Reave the orphan of his patrimony." Shak.
2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment. Shipley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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