Meaning of bequest in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈkwɛst/

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  1. Noun

    bequest

    Etymology

    Middle English: from be-‘about’ + Old Englishcwis ‘speech’, influenced by bequeath

    Definitions

    1. (law) a gift of personal property by will

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