Definitions for: Patrimony

[n] an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by primogeniture)
[n] a church endowment

Webster (1913) Definition: Pat"ri*mo*ny, n.; pl. Patrimonies. [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.

Synonyms: birthright

See Also: endowment, endowment fund, heritage, inheritance

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