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heir

noun

A person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

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Word length
4
Starts with
H
Ends with
R
Contains
EI
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ɛəɹ

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noun

  1. A person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another

noun

  1. A person who inherits some title or office

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