acquist

noun

ac·​quist

ə-ˈkwist

plural -s

: acquisition sense 1

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin acquistum alteration of Latin acquisitum, neuter of acquisitus, past participle of acquirere to acquire

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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