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heirloom

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something that is or may be inherited
  • Her watch is a family heirloom.

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The first known use of heirloom was in the 15th century

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 25 Oct. 2020.

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