English

Etymology
OF. aquest, French acquêt, from Late Latin acquestum, acquisītum, for Latin acquisītum, past participle (used substantively) of acquirere to acquire. See �acquire�

Noun
en-noun

1. rare acquisition; the thing gained. w:Francis Bacon.
2. law property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance. - w:John Bouvier.

Usage notes
Bouvier, 1856, ¹ from which the Webster derives, uses the spelling "acquets".

References
Webster 1913

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• 2007-08-08 07:36 - Rodasmith - previous edit also moved usage note

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