Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Patrimony \Pat"ri*mo*ny\, n.; pl. {Patrimonies}. [L.
   patrimonium, fr. pater father: cf. F. patrimoine. See
   {Paternal}.]
   1. A right or estate inherited from one's father; or, in a
      larger sense, from any ancestor. ``'Reave the orphan of
      his patrimony.'' --Shak.

   2. Formerly, a church estate or endowment. --Shipley.

Source : WordNet®

patrimony
     n 1: a church endowment
     2: an inheritance coming by right of birth (especially by
        primogeniture) [syn: {birthright}]