Plural of bequest
regular plural
The plural of bequest is bequests.
Forms of bequest
| Singular | bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | bequests |
| Countable | countable |
Bequests in a sentence
- Bequests and legacies are liable to be abated entirely or in proportion, upon a deficiency of assets.From the entry abate
- Prehumous bequests should be made to the Hon.1975, The Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal, page 283. From the entry prehumous
- Medieval wills often contained bequests to pay for the singing of special (non-perpetual) masses on the testator's behalf.1971, Keith Thomas, Religion and the Decline of Magic, Folio Society, published 2012, page 582. From the entry obit
Meaning of bequest
- noun The act of bequeathing or leaving by will.
- noun The transfer of property upon the owner's death according to the will of the deceased.
- noun That which is left by will; a legacy.
Questions about the plural of bequest
- What is the plural of bequest?
- The plural of bequest is bequests.
- Is bequest countable?
- Bequest is a countable noun.
Source and license
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