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inheritress

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun inheritress has 1 sense
  1. heiress, inheritress, inheritrix - a female heir
    --1 is a kind of heir, inheritor, heritor

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Inheritress

Description:

An inheritress refers to a woman who inherits property or wealth from a deceased family member, typically through the legal process of inheritance.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

When used as a noun, an inheritress is a female beneficiary of an inheritance, typically receiving property, wealth, or titles. In some cultures, an inheritress may have certain societal obligations or responsibilities tied to their inherited status.

Example Sentence:

"The young inheritress was now the rightful owner of the vast estate, which had been in her family for generations."

2. Noun:

The term "inheritress" can also be used more broadly, referring to a woman who inherits or carries on traits, qualities, talents, or characteristics from her family or ancestors.

Example Sentence:

"As a talented musician, she was considered the inheritress of her grandmother's musical genius."

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