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a person who has the right to inherit property
- upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters
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“Heir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heir. Accessed 17 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of heir was in the 13th century
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