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(1):

(n.) The decease of a royal or princely person; hence, also, the death of any illustrious person.

(2):

(v. t.) To transfer or transmit by succession or inheritance; to grant or bestow by will; to bequeath.

(3):

(v. t.) To convey; to give.

(4):

(n.) Transmission by formal act or conveyance to an heir or successor; transference; especially, the transfer or transmission of the crown or royal authority to a successor.

(5):

(n.) The conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years, most commonly the latter.

(6):

(v. t.) To convey, as an estate, by lease; to lease.