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  1. 1. n. The act of bequeathing or leaving by will; as, a bequest of property by A. to B. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. That which is left by will, esp. personal property; a legacy; also, a gift. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To bequeath, or leave as a legacy. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. (law) a gift of personal property by will Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. The act of bequeathing or leaving by will; as, a bequest of property by A. to B. 2. That which is left by will, esp. personal property; a legacy; also, a gift. To bequeath, or leave as a legacy. [Obs.] "All I have to bequest." Gascoigne. Source: webster
  6. 6. To bequeath, or leave as a legacy. [Obs.] "All I have tobequest." Gascoigne. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. (law) a gift of personal property by will Source: ecdict

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