Where does “bestowing” come from?
Bestowing comes from Middle English bestowen, a verb meaning to place or put in position.
bestowing (English): present participle of bestow
Definitions
- present participle of bestow
Ancestry of “bestowing”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | bestow | To lay up in store; deposit for safe keeping; to... |
| 2 | Middle English | bestowen | — |