inheritor

Variant of inherit

inherit Definition

in·herit (in her′it)

transitive verb

Obsolete to transfer property to (an heir)
1. to receive (an ancestor's property, title, etc.) by the laws of inheritance upon the ancestor's death
2. to receive (property) by bequest
to receive as if by inheritance from a predecessor
to have (certain characteristics) by heredity

Etymology: ME enheriten < OFr enheriter < LL inhereditare, to appoint as heir, inherit < L in, in + heres, heir

intransitive verb

to receive an inheritance; become an heir

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