v.tr.
1. bequeath or give a permanent income to (a person, institution, etc.).
2 (esp. as endowed adj.) (usu. foll. by with) provide (a person) with talent, ability, etc.
Derivatives:
endower n.
Etymology: ME f. AF endouer (as EN-(1), OF douer f. L dotare f. dos dotis DOWER)