HEIRESS
\ˈe͡əɹɛs], \ˈeəɹɛs], \ˈeə_ɹ_ɛ_s]\
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By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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An inheritrix, a woman that inherits.
By Thomas Sheridan
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Under-arm
- Done (as bowling) with the arm not raised above elbow, that is, swung far out from body; underhand. Cf. Over-and Round-Arm.