Bequeath Definition

bequeath
verb
  1. leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate"

"Bequeath" in song lyrics

See how bequeath is used in real songs:

  • "My stained blood to Tarquin I'll bequeath,"
    William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece

Usage tips for "bequeath"

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