Clear annuity
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
The devise of an annuity "dear" means an annuity free from taxes (Hodgworth v. Crawley, 2 Atk. 376) or free or clear of legacy or inheritance taxes.
In re Bispbam's Estate, 24 Wkly. Notes Cas. (Pa.) 79.