Scion
/ˈsaɪ.ən/noun
A descendant or heir, particularly one who is part of a notable family.
Did you know?The term 'scion' originates from the Old French 'sion', which means 'a sprout or shoot', often used in grafting, linking it to the idea of heritage and growth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sekw-
“to follow, to sequence, to proceed”
Old English
Old English
sion
“a shoot or twig, especially in the context of plants”
Old French
Old French
sion
“a young plant or sprout, symbolizing lineage”
Middle English
Middle English
sion
“descendant, especially of noble birth”
Modern English
English
scion
“an heir or descendant, particularly of a wealthy or influential family”