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(archaic) A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

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bespeak

Source Word

bespeak

IPA(Pronunciation)

archaic

(archaic) A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

Japanese Meaning

（古語）パトロンによって依頼された特定の公演、すなわち依頼された（恩恵目的の）特定の公演

The lord's bespeak required three ballads and a dance.

領主の演奏依頼はバラード三曲と一曲の舞踊を必要としていた。

Sense（1）

(archaic) A request for a specific performance; a benefit performance, by a patron.

"By the bye, I've been thinking of bringing out that piece of yours on her bespeak night."

"When?", asked Nicholas.

"The night of her bespeak. Her benefit night. When her friends and patrons bespeak the play."

"Oh! I understand", replied Nicholas.

bespeaks

（ plural ）