I. ˈer noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French eir, heir, from Latin hered-, heres; akin to Greek chēros bereaved
Date: 13th century
1. : one who inherits or is entitled to inherit property
2. : one who inherits or is entitled to succeed to a hereditary rank, title, or office
heir to the throne
3. : one who receives or is entitled to receive some endowment or quality from a parent or predecessor
• heir·less -ləs adjective
• heir·ship -ˌship noun
II. transitive verb
Date: 14th century
chiefly dialect : inherit