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Heirloom
01
a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value
02
(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
Example
The handkerchief, with its delicate monogram in the corner, was a cherished heirloom in the family.
Somewhere in the attic, amidst the boxes and old furniture, lay a forgotten family heirloom.
As a gesture of trust, she consigned her heirloom jewelry to her sister for safekeeping.
The family heirloom has a rich history, and its origins date back several centuries.
The family heirloom has come down from great-grandparents to the current generation.
