Associations to the word «Bestowment»

Wiktionary

BESTOWMENT, noun. The act of bestowing or conferring something, especially an honour.
BESTOWMENT, noun. Something, such as an honour, that is bestowed.

Dictionary definition

BESTOWMENT, noun. A gift that is bestowed or conferred.
BESTOWMENT, noun. The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift.

Wise words

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