English Explanatory Dictionary

herit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of inherit.

Word forms

herit herits heriting herited

Etymology

From Middle English heriten, from Middle French heriter (modern French hériter), from Old French eriter, heriter, earlier *hereter, from Latin hērēditō.

Synonyms

inherit

Related words

heritable heritage heritance heritor heritress heritrix
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