prebestowal

be·stow

[bih-stoh]
verb (used with object)
1.
to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon ): The trophy was bestowed upon the winner.
2.
to put to some use; apply: Time spent in study is time well bestowed.
3.
Archaic.
a.
to provide quarters for; house; lodge.
b.
to put; stow; deposit; store.

Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English bestowen. See be-, stow1

be·stow·al, be·stow·ment, noun
mis·be·stow, verb (used with object)
pre·be·stow, verb (used with object)
pre·be·stow·al, noun
un·be·stowed, adjective
well-be·stowed, adjective


1. grant, vouchsafe, award, accord.
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Prebestowal is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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bestow (bɪˈstəʊ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour)
2.  archaic to apply (energy, resources, etc)
3.  archaic to house (a person) or store (goods)
 
be'stowal
 
n
 
be'stowment
 
n
 
be'stower
 
n

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bestow
early 14c., bistowen "give" (as alms, etc.), from be- + stowen "to place" (see stow).
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