bequeathing

Variant of bequeath

bequeath definition

be·queath (bē kwēt̸h′, -kwēt̸h′; bi-)

transitive verb bequeathed -·queathed′, bequeathing -·queath′·ing

  1. to leave (property) to another by last will and testament
  2. to hand down; pass on he bequeathed his talent to his son

Etymology: ME bequethen < OE becwethan, to declare, give by will < be-, be- + cwethan, to say: see quoth

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