noun

patrimony

Patrimony (noun) means a right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

noun

A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

Formerly, a church estate or endowment.

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Etymology

From earlier patrimoyne, from patremoyne, from Middle French patrimoine/patremoine, semilearned borrowing from Latin patrimōnium, from pater (“father”) + -mōnium (“state, condition”). First attested in 1513. By surface analysis, patri- + -mony. Compare matrimony. Displaced native Old English fæderġestrēon.

Rhymes for patrimony

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of patrimony?

"patrimony" (noun) means a right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor.

What are the different meanings of patrimony?

"patrimony" has 2 main meanings: 1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any male ancestor; 2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment.