bequeath
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transitive verb \bi-ˈkwēth, -ˈkwēth, bē-\Definition of BEQUEATH
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: to give or leave by will —used especially of personal property
Examples of BEQUEATH
- He bequeathed his paintings to the museum.
- 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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