Patrimony

Origin

First attested in 1513. From patrimoyne, from patremoyne, from Middle French patrimoine/patremoine, from Latin patrimōnium, from pater ("father") + -mōnium ("state, condition").

Full definition of patrimony

Noun

1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor.
2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment.

Synonyms

• (inheritance from one's ancestor) heirloom