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patrimony

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  1. heritage              
 
pat.ri.mo.ny \'pa-tr*-.mo--ne-\ n [ME patrimonie, fr. MF, fr. L 
   patrimonium, fr. patr-, pate]r father 1a: an estate inherited from one's 
   father or other ancestor  1b: anything derived from one's father or 
   ancestors : HERITAGE  2: an estate or endowment belonging by ancient right 
   to a church