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The definition of an heiress is a woman who inherits a lot of money.

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A woman who is going to inherit $1 million and a castle is an example of an heiress.

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See heiress in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a female heir, esp. to great wealth

See heiress in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman who is an heir, especially to great wealth. See Usage Note at -ess.

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