bestowment en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English bestow Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English bestowment From bestow + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour; bestowal
- (countable, uncountable) Something, such as an honour, that is bestowed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bestowments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |