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Offline Ayjay228

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Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
« 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.."
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Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
« Reply #1 on: Friday 18 October 24 19:30 BST (UK) »
Might it be "lease?"

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Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
« Reply #2 on: Friday 18 October 24 20:07 BST (UK) »
'Leave' - the 'v' is the same as in the word 'give'.
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Re: Deciphering a word on a Will 1756
« Reply #3 on: Friday 18 October 24 20:57 BST (UK) »
Many thanks to you both, I think ‘leave’ makes sense!
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