Cestuy

/ˈsɛstuː/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of cestui; a legal beneficiary of a trust.

Etymology

Variant orthography of cestui, reflecting different conventions in Norman French legal documents before standardized spelling.

Kelly Says

Medieval legal documents show 'cestuy' spelled dozens of different ways—once legal language standardized, 'cestui' won out, but both forms remained valid in old law books!

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