begift

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To entrust; endow.
  • (transitive) To give a gift or gifts to; bestow or present with gifts.
  • (transitive) To give as a gift.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bigiften (entrust) prefix from English gift.

Origin

English

gift

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