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Inherit

To take by descent from an ancestor; to take by inheritance; to take as heir on the death of an ancestor or other person to whose estate one succeeds; to receive as a right or title descendible by law from an ancestor at his decease; as, the heir inherits the land or real estate of his father; the eldest son of a nobleman inherits his father's title; the eldest son of a king inherits the crown.

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Acquire 76% connected

To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title, riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.

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Get 76% connected

Jet, the mineral.

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have 76% connected

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Receive 76% connected

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, or the like; to accept; as, to receive money offered in payment of a debt; to re…

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Heritage 74% connected

That which is inherited, or passes from heir to heir; inheritance.

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Heritage 74% connected

That which is inherited, or passes from heir to heir; inheritance.

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Heritor 74% connected

A proprietor or landholder in a parish.

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Heritor 74% connected

A proprietor or landholder in a parish.

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