heir
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/ɛr/
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/eə/
successor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heir' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'eir', where 'eir' meant 'heir'.
Historical Evolution
'eir' transformed into the Middle English word 'heir', and eventually became the modern English word 'heir'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who inherits', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another upon that person's death.
She was named the sole heir to her uncle's estate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39