A woman who is an heir, especially to great wealth. See Usage Note at –ess.
heiress
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heir·ess (âr'ĭs)  |
| WordNet: heiress |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a female heir
Synonyms: inheritress, inheritrix
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| coheiress |
| Daughters (family name) |
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- coheiress
- Daughters (family name)
- Amastre (character)
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- The Fearmaker (1989 Mystery Film)
- Gasparone (1953 Comedy Film)
- Social Error (1935 Comedy Drama Film)
- Dr. Morelle - the Case of the Missing Heiress (1949 Mystery Film)
- Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick (1967 Adventure Film)
- Meet the Munceys (1988 Comedy Film)
- The Princess and the Cabbie (1981 Drama Film)
- Rosetti and Ryan: Men Who Love Women (1977 Crime Film)
- Nothing Like Publicity (1936 Crime Film)
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