† inˈheritant, n. (a.) Obs.
[f. inherit v. + -ant1.]
= inheritor.
| a 1535 More Wks. (1557) 2 a, Yet maye they not leaue theyr honour to vs as inheritantes, no more then the vertue that themselfe wer honorable for. 1641 J. Sherman (title) A Treatise concerning Estates Tayle, and Descents of Inheritants. |
B. adj. Inheriting. (In quot. perh. an error for inherent.)
| 1608 Breton Diuine Consid. B iv, Graces, that essentially do onely dwell, and are inheritant in the diuine nature. |