devisee

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The real assets consisted of those descending to the heir or devised to a devisee, and were at law only liable for specialty debts.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various

A devise of lands may consist of the entire estate or interest of the testator, or he may give the devisee a lesser interest in them.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

Or, if the land has been given to a devisee, he can require the executor or administrator to pay the mortgage.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney

If a devisee die before the testator, his heirs shall inherit the amount so devised to him unless from the terms of the will a contrary intent is manifest.

From Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Wilson, Jennie L. (Jennie Lansley)

Any person may be a devisee or legatee including married women, minors and corporations.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney