Where does “heirloom” come from?
Heirloom comes from Middle English heirlome, a compound of heir and lome whose original meaning is uncertain.
heirloom (English): A valued possession that has been passed down...
Definitions
- A valued possession that has been passed down...
Ancestry of “heirloom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | heirlome | heirloom |