Bequeath



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.遗赠
• ［英］ v.遗赠 ( to leave property to another by last will)
• ［记］ be+queath ( 说) -> 说出来把东西留给谁 -> 遗赠
• ［例］ They bequeathed him a lot of money.

Webster Collegiate

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
• ? bequeathal noun

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