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Definitions of heired word

noun heired a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death. 1
noun heired Law. (in common law) a person who inherits all the property of a deceased person, as by descent, relationship, will, or legal process. Civil Law. a person who legally succeeds to the place of a deceased person and assumes the rights and obligations of the deceased, as the liabilities for debts or the possessory rights to property. 1
noun heired a person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the rank, title, position, etc., of another. 1
noun heired a person or group considered as inheriting the tradition, talent, etc., of a predecessor. 1
verb with object heired Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. to inherit; succeed to. 1

before 1225

One of the 9% oldest English words

1225-75; Middle English eir, heir < Old French < Latin hērēd- (stem of hērēs); akin to Greek chêros bereaved

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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