bequeathment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English bequeath Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English bequeathment From bequeath + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of bequeathing, or the state of being bequeathed; a bequest.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bequeathments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |