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inheritor

[ in-her-i-ter ]

/ ɪnˈhɛr ɪ tər /

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noun

a person who inherits; heir.

Origin of inheritor

First recorded in 1400–50, inheritor is from the late Middle English word enheritour, -er. See inherit, -or²

Words nearby inheritor

inherit, inheritable, inheritance, inheritance tax, inherited character, inheritor, inheritrix, inhesion, inhibin, inhibit, inhibited

Example sentences from the Web for inheritor

Croesus, his son, entered upon a career which reminds us of Solomon, the inheritor of the conquests of David.

Beacon Lights of History, Volume IV |John Lord
Lady Clavering had certainly a competency, but the bulk of the property was left to Sir Edmund, the inheritor of the title.

The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) |Mrs. Henry Wood
The inheritor of feudal instincts wheeled and burst from the room, the preacher following more slowly but still determined.

When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry |Charles Neville Buck
Richard was intended to be the inheritor of his mother's beautiful duchy of Aquitaine, where he spent most of his early years.

Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II |Charlotte Mary Yonge

As soon as he had rallied from the shock this individual set about making plans to put himself in direct touch with the inheritor.

From Place to Place |Irvin S. Cobb