1. plural of inheritrix; female heirs who inherit property or titles
Usage: archaic; legal

Examples

• The inheritrices were named in the will as equal beneficiaries.
• Both inheritrices received substantial portions of the estate.
• The lawyer met with the inheritrices to discuss their inheritance.
• As inheritrices of the family fortune, they shared responsibility for the business.
• The inheritrices disputed the terms of their father’s will.