DEFINITION: n., An animal, usually a much loved pet, whose dead and departed owner has bequeathed a huge sum of money solely for its comfort and care. v. To leave part or all of an estate to a pet animal.

Petaficiary

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Pronunciation:

Sentence: I bequeath my estate and my island in the caribbean to my beloved goldfish "Amber" as petaficiary.

Etymology: Pet: 20th century term in common usage for an animal whose sole purpose is to entertain humans. Ficiary: recipient of an estate or part of an estate as stated in a final will and testament. Legal term from the latin verb "fic" or to "fish" for that which does not belong to you. Common usage in the contemporary word "fickle".

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