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Definition of Bespeaking
1. bespeak [v] - See also: bespeak
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bespeaking
Literary usage of Bespeaking
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Ecclesiastical Law by Richard Burn, Robert Phillimore (1842)
"Attending in the registry, looking up the grant of administration and bespeaking
exemplification .. 068 Exemplification under seal and stamp . ..."
2. An Introduction to Conveyancing, and the New Statutes Concerning Real by William Hayes (1840)
"... or bespeaking a Another popular conceit, and the last which we shall CHAPTER V.
pretation of the notice, is that of bespeaking a liberal, ..."
3. The Friends' Library: Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises , and Other by William Evans, Thomas Evans (1839)
"... of respectable appearance, was melted into tears, his countenance bespeaking
the brokenness of his heart : they mostly offered us their hands at our ..."
4. The Diary of Ralph Thoresby... (1677-1724): Now First Published from the by Ralph Thoresby (1830)
"... comfort and happiness of my pilgrimage and support under all troubles, domestic
and others. I was also much affected when, in bespeaking a grave for a ..."
5. Collections for the History of Worcestershire: An Index to Dr. Nash's ...by John Amphlett, Treadway Russell Nash by John Amphlett, Treadway Russell Nash (1895)
"... accompanied with an advertisement oa a loose leaf bespeaking the candour of
the Reader If> excuse any accidental om?y«io«iy or mistakes which he may ..."
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