Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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bi- +‎ quiste; see more at English bequest

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /biˈkwɛst/, /biˈkwɛːst/

Noun

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biqueste (plural bequestes)

  1. (Late Middle English) Bequest, inheritance
  2. (Late Middle English) One's will and testament.

Descendants

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  • English: bequest
  • Scots: bequeyst

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