testament (testament)

[ 3. Set forth or contained in a will. To see whether the portrait of their ancestor still keeps its place upon the wall, in compliance with his test a men tary directions. Hawthorne, Seven Gables, xviii. 4. Done or appointed by, or founded on, a last will or testament: as, testamentary guardians (that is, guardians appointed by testament or will). - Letters testamentary. See letter3 . testament ate (tes-ta-men'tāt), v . i. [ testa ment + -ate2 .] To make a will or testament. testament at i on (tes"ta-men-ta's hon), n . testament + -ation .] The act or power of giving by will. [Rare.] IMG:content-0143.png:[blocks in formation]