devisee

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A person to whom real estate is given is called a devisee; the receiver of personal property a legatee.

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

This body, being a mere voluntary association of individuals, having no corporate existence, was incapable of becoming a devisee of real estate.

From The History of Peru by Beebe, Henry S.

Devise, in legal usage, is property used to denote a gift by will of real property, and he to whom it is given is called the devisee.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The principal part of this large inheritance was devised to Winfield Scott, but, the devisee having married again and had issue, the will was abrogated.

From General Scott by Wright, Marcus Joseph

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