On the rural habits of the English nobility and gentry, on the manner in which they discharge their duties of their patrimonial possessions, depend greatly the virtue and welfare of the nation.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
While most of the species of the bear family will run on the approach of man, unless one comes upon them suddenly in their patrimonial jungle, or a female with her cubs, the mealy-nosed bear is inclined to stand his ground, and to resent any crowding upon him.
"Memoirs of Orange Jacobs"
Orange Jacobs
Three farmers standing close beside him, their backs to the fire, were tenants to Darrell-two of them on the lands that Darrell had purchased in the years of his territorial ambition; the third resided in the hamlet of Fawley, and rented the larger portion of the comparatively barren acres to which the old patrimonial estate was circumscribed.
"What Will He Do With It, Book 10."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton