Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†BEQUEATH, n. A bequest. Obs. in Eng. in 17th c.Ags. 1963 Dundee Courier (31 Aug.) 6:
Mr Miller—whose real name was Thomas Henry Sargent—after several bequeaths, left the residue of his estate to his wife.
