bequeathing
Meaning
of Bequeath
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Charles II acknowledged that his empire could only remain undivided by bequeathing it entirely to a Frenchman or an Austrian.
Here the Duke of Bracciano died in November 1585, bequeathing all his personal property to his widow.
Bishop Hugo de Balsham died in 1286, bequeathing 300 marks that were used to buy further land to the south of St Peter's Church, on which the college's Hall was built.
Besides bequeathing that glorious surname to headline writers the world over, congressman Weiner is also a cautionary tale for politicians.
Kim Jong-il died in December 2011, bequeathing the dynastic rule to Kim Jong-un.
This angers Väinämöinen who leaves Kalevala after bequeathing his songs and kantele to the people as his legacy.