- Heir - Holding some office or valuable possession, in
subordination to another; holding under a feudal or other superior;
having a dependent and secondary possession. - Bestowed as a gratuity; as, beneficiary gifts. - A feudatory or vassal; hence, one who holds a benefice
and uses its proceeds. - One who receives anything as a gift; one who receives
a benefit or advantage; esp. one who receives help or income from an
educational fund or a trust estate.