'Patrimonies' definitions:
Definition of 'Patrimonies'
From: GCIDE
- Patrimony \Pat"ri*mo*ny\, n.; pl. Patrimonies. [L. patrimonium, fr. pater father: cf. F. patrimoine. See Paternal.]
- 1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a larger sense, from any ancestor. "'Reave the orphan of his patrimony." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]