ETYM Old Eng. biquest, corrupted from bequide; pref. be- + AS. cwide a saying, becwethan to bequeath. The ending -est is probably due to confusion with quest. Related to Bequeath, Quest.
(Law) A gift of personal property by will; SYN. legacy.
Succession.
1. Don.
2. Héritage. Un legs de l'histoire.