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Meaning
Noun
●
In People:
Someone who
inherits
, or is
designated
to
inherit
, the
property
of another.
●
One who
inherits
, or has been
designated
to
inherit
, a
hereditary
title
or office.
●
A
successor
in a role,
representing
continuity
with the predecessor.
Verb
●
To inherit.
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Origin
heir
English
heres
Middle English (1100-1500)
eir
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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Rhymes
Ayr
Eer
Are
Err
Eir
Air
Dare
Yair
Yare
Heir
Eire
Cher
Pair
Fair
Lair
Wair
Bear
Tear
Care
Kerr
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E'Er
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Eyre
Wear
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Niger
Layer
Chare
Spare
Flair
Reair
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Glair
Fayre
Chair
Mayor
Where
Stare
Shear
Aware
Flare
Glare
Abear
Affair
Square
Terror
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Astare
Aflare
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