■ noun
1》 a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
↘ informal a very easy task or unmissable opportunity.
2》 a natural ability or talent.
■ verb
1》 give as a ~, especially formally.
↘ informal inadvertently allow (an opponent) to have something.
2》 ( ~ someone with ) endow someone with (an ability or talent).
↘[as adjective ~ed ] having exceptional talent or ability.
Phrases
in the ~ of (of a Church living or official appointment) in the power of (someone) to award.
Derivatives
~able adjective ( US ).
~edness noun
Origin
ME: from ON gipt ; related to give .