bequeath
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be·queath

transitive verb \bi-ˈkwēth, -ˈkwēth, bē-\

Definition of BEQUEATH

1
: to give or leave by will —used especially of personal property
2
: to hand down : transmit
be·queath·al \-ˈkwē-thəl, -thəl\ noun

Examples of BEQUEATH

  1. He bequeathed his paintings to the museum.
  2. Lessons of the past are bequeathed to future generations.

Origin of BEQUEATH

Middle English bequethen, from Old English becwethan, from be- + cwethan to say — more at quoth
First Known Use: before 12th century

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