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   Her·it·age

   /ˈherədij/

   

   noun

   • 1. property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance: "they had stolen his grandfather's heritage" Similar inheritancebirthrightpatrimonylegacybequestendowmentestatebequeathaldevisehereditament
   • ▪ valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled countryside, and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations: "a sense of history and heritage" Similar traditionhistorybackgroundculturecustomspast
   • ▪ denoting a traditional brand or product regarded as emblematic of fine craftsmanship: "heritage brands have found a growing cachet among younger customers"
   • ▪ (of a plant variety) not hybridized with another; old-fashioned: North American "heritage roses"
   • 2. a special or individual possession; an allotted portion: archaic "God's love remains your heritage"
   • 3. Christians, or the ancient Israelites, seen as God's chosen people. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French heritage, from heriter ‘inherit’ (see heritable).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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