Main Entry: be·queath

Pronunciation: \bi-ˈkwēth, -ˈkwēth, bē-\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English bequethen, from Old English becwethan, from be- + cwethan to say — more at quoth

Date: before 12th century

1 : to give or leave by will —used especially of personal property
2 : to hand down : transmit

— be·queath·al \-ˈkwē-thəl, -thəl\ noun