legacy
|leg/a/cy|
B2
/ˈlɛɡəsi/
something left behind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'legacy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'legatia,' where 'legare' meant 'to bequeath.'
Historical Evolution
'legatia' transformed into the Old French word 'legacie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'legacy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a body of persons sent on a mission,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'something handed down or left behind.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
She received a legacy from her grandmother.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35