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Meanings of bequest in English
Usage of bequest in English
1
Confirmation of the bequest is due this week, an SNP spokeswoman said.
2
The public ought to know of this bequest of the late Mr.
3
The disposal of Miss Cynthia's bequest was much discussed in the village.
4
May I refuse the bequest in favour of my six adult children?
5
And you may be without fear, your bequest is in good hands.
6
His simple bequest to me has been more precious than any fortune.
7
But to you and for his sake I make my own bequest.
8
The Queen's comment on the bequest to King Leopold was like her.
9
She wishes to be free, and your bequest will make her free.
10
His last bequest is to his brother Gherardo, a Carthusian of Montrieux.
11
He read, with astonishment, a bequest to him of fifty thousand dollars.
12
Not much, compared to the whole fortune, but, still, a generous bequest.
13
It's a bequest of the past-thepast I had no hand in!
14
The mention of this bequest reawoke in us both a host of memories.
15
The fund was a flop until news of Piggott's bequest came in 1973.
16
The bequest would be found in his will, and would be paid over.
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common