Păt'ri-mo-ny, n.

(50), n. [Lat. patrimonium, from pater, father; Fr. patrimoine, Pr. patrimoni, Sp., Pg., & It. patrimonio.] 1. A right or estate inherited from one's ancestors. “Leave the orphan of his patrimony.” Shak. 2. A church estate or revenue; as, St. Peter's patrimony.