All 3 Uses of
bequeath
in
David Copperfield
- Of this he bequeathed the interest of one thousand to Mr. Peggotty for his life; on his decease, the principal to be equally divided between Peggotty, little Emily, and me, or the survivor or survivors of us, share and share alike.†
Chpt 31-33
- All the rest he died possessed of, he bequeathed to Peggotty; whom he left residuary legatee, and sole executrix of that his last will and testament.†
Chpt 31-33
- No. I merely say, with quite another view, you are probably aware I have some property to bequeath to my child?'†
Chpt 37-39 *
Definition:
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(bequeath) give or pass down -- often upon death in a will