biqueste

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

bi- +‎ quiste; see more at English bequest

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /biˈkwɛst/, /biˈkwɛːst/

Noun[edit]

biqueste (plural bequestes)

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

Descendants[edit]

  • English: bequest
  • Scots: bequeyst

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