[ 'patrɪməni ]
■ noun ( plural patrimonies )
1》 property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.
2》 heritage.
3》 chiefly historical property belonging by ancient endowment or right to a church or other institution.
Derivatives
patrimonial -'məʊnɪəl adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. patrimoine , from L. patrimonium , from pater , patr- 'father'.