BEQUEATH


Meaning of BEQUEATH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bi-ˈkwēth, -ˈkwēth, bē- ]

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

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