Category:Patrimony

Pat"ri*mo*ny, n.; pl. Patrimonies. Etym: [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.