Alexander v. . Alexander

The language used by the testator in the third item of his will clearly conveys his intention. In substance be says: “I lend to my wife the balance of my estate . . . for and during her widowhood” with full power of disposition, “and at the termination of her preceding particular estate the balance of my estate to be equally divided between my two children.”

The word “lend” used in this item of the will was equivalent to “give” or “devise.” Jarman v. Day, 179 N. C., 318; Smith v. Smith, 173 N. C., 124; Sessoms v. Sessoms, 144 N. C., 121.

The devise to his wife during her widowhood limited the…