Verboticism: Beastowal

'I am deeply saddened by my master's departure...'

DEFINITION: n., An animal, usually a much loved pet, whose dead and departed owner has bequeathed a huge sum of money solely for its comfort and care. v. To leave part or all of an estate to a pet animal.

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Beastowal

Created by: woofmaster

Pronunciation: bee-stow-al

Sentence: Lord Mannerly beastowed his fortune to his pet rabbit, and hare apparent, Mr. Whiskers. It was a rather large beastowal.

Etymology: Bestowal - "Be" + "Beast"

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Comments: Beastowal

purpleartichokes - 2007-09-21: 06:49:00
Mr. Whiskers obviously deserved the inharitence. Great word!

OZZIEBOB - 2007-09-22: 07:13:00
Top word.

ScrabbledEgg - 2007-09-23: 00:22:00
Great word, beast of the bunch.