Pat″ri‐mo‐ny (?), n.; pl.Patrimonies (#). [L. patrimonium, fr. pater father: cf. F. patrimoine. See Paternal.] 1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor. “'Reave the orphan of his patrimony.” Shak.
2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment. Shipley.