ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HEIR
From Old French, from Latin hērēs; related to Greek khēros bereaved.
10 QUOTES WITH «HEIR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
heir.
Infelicity is an ill to which all acts are heir which have the general character of ritual or ceremonial, all conventional acts.
The best thing about being a dad? Well, I think it's just the thing that every man wants - to have a son and heir.
Pakistan is heir to an intellectual tradition of which the illustrious exponent was the poet and philosopher Mohammad Iqbal. He saw the future course for Islamic societies in a synthesis between adherence to the faith and adjustment to the modern age.
Only the Communist Party, as the institution that brings together the revolutionary vanguard and will always guarantee the unity of Cubans, can be the worthy heir of the trust deposited by the people in their leader.
My other brother, the Lord Lucas, who was heir to my father's estate, and as it were the father to take care of us all, is not less valiant than they were, although his skill in the discipline of war was not so much, not being bred therein.
The crown is not my right, and pleaseth me not. The Lady Mary is the rightful heir.
Many labourers can trace their descent from farmers or well-to-do people, and it is not uncommon to find here and there a man who believes that he is entitled to a large property in Chancery, or elsewhere, as the heir.
I'm the heir apparent to the heir presumptive.
Anytime you have a reelection campaign against an incumbent president and you're the party out of power - on the one hand it's wide open because there's not an heir apparent - but people are also gauging how strong is that incumbent president and what are my chances.
I do see myself as the heir to a vast, great, rich culture of painting - of art in general - which we have lost, but which places obligations on us.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEIR»
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heir in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
heir and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
In the virtual reality game Heir Apparent, there are way too many ways to get killed--and Giannine seems to be finding them all.
Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity.
Cinda Williams Chima, 2011
" -Sophia Nash, RITA ward-winning author of Secrets of a Scandalous Bride An earl who can't be bribed... Gayle Windham, earl of Westhaven, is the first legitimate son and heir to the duke of Moreland.
Worse, as the magical accidents that plague him grow in intensity, Seph makes a discovery: the stories he's been told about his parents' life and death are fabrications. The people he most trusted have been lying to him.
Cinda Williams Chima, 2011
For centuries, wizards have avoided making war on each other for fear of waking the legendary dragon that sleeps at Raven's Ghyll.
Cinda Williams Chima, 2011
As those closest to him are endangered--and news emerges that his father's accident may be something more sinister--Boyer finds himself fighting for his soul...and his life! Is There Any Escape for The Heir?
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Wings of Fire Book Two: The Lost
Heir
The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything!
Barbara Taylor Bradford triumphs once again with a novel about passion, treachery, marriage, and family, and the compromises we’re forced to make for power and love.
Barbara Taylor Bradford, 2007
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Heir to the Empire: Star Wars (The Thrawn Trilogy): Star Wars
Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
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A Ring to Secure His
Heir
Working late is nothing new for tycoon Alex—and it's the perfect excuse to get close to office cleaner Rosie Gray.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEIR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
heir is used in the context of the following news items.
Search underway for Irish woman who is heir to fortune left behind …
AN IRISH WOMAN born Marie Hilton is the last remaining heir to an estate worth at least €700,000 and she might not even know it. «thejournal.ie, Jul 15»
Local woman could be heir to six figure fortune | Talk of the Town
GettyImages-BA61273 A woman who is believed to live in either the Dundalk or Drogheda area could be the heir to a massive six figure fortune ... «Talk of the Town, Jul 15»
NH article leads to James heir, deed reaffirmed
MARBLEHEAD – The mystery of the James family heir has been solved thanks to an article from last week's News Herald. The village of ... «Port Clinton News Herald, Jul 15»
Hotel-Heiress Nicky Hilton Marries Jewish Banking-Heir James …
Two of the wealthiest families have officially become one, after Hotel-heiress Nicky Hilton married Jewish banking-heir James Rothschild last ... «JP Updates, Jul 15»
Billionaire Greek heir ordered to tear down the luxury extension he …
A Billionaire Greek heir has been ordered to tear down the luxury extension he built at his £15million home in London without permission. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Chicago Bears: Ka'Deem Carey is heir apparent to Matt Forte
No matter how you look at it, Matt Forte is a great running back. One of the few really strong draft picks during the Jerry Angelo era, Forte has ... «BearGoggles, Jul 15»
Nicky Hilton marries James Rothschild - Business Insider
Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton married wealthy British banking heir James Rothschild in a picturesque ceremony on Friday at Kensington Palace in ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
A Wealthy Childless Couple From Raebareli Has Named Their Heir …
Yes, Its true! 'Chunmun', a 10 year old pet monkey is going to become a millionaire very soon! The Hindu has reported that a wealthy childless ... «Indiatimes.com, Jul 15»
Majek Fashek: Journey From Bob Marley's Heir-Apparent To …
Editor's Note: Everyday of this week beginning today, Monday July 13, ExpressNG editorial team will provide fresh insights installmentally into ... «Entertainment Express, Jul 15»
Tiny Denbighshire village welcomes heir to throne
Hundreds of well-wishers descended on Llanarmon yn Ial on Tuesday to greet Prince Charles and Camilla as they were shown around the ... «News North Wales, Jul 15»
