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Title: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
Post by: Ayjay228 on Friday 18 October 24 19:23 BST (UK)

Can someone please help me with a word from part of this will, here's what I have so far:

"...Money of England to be taken out of stock or cash Likewise I
????  give and bequeath to the aforesaid Mary De Bouffler.."

Title: Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
Post by: K127 on Friday 18 October 24 19:30 BST (UK)

Might it be "lease?"

Title: Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
Post by: Galium on Friday 18 October 24 20:07 BST (UK)

'Leave' - the 'v' is the same as in the word 'give'.

Title: Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
Post by: Ayjay228 on Friday 18 October 24 20:57 BST (UK)

Many thanks to you both, I think ‘leave’ makes sense!