acquest

Definition

Acquisition; the thing gained.

Etymology

From Middle English aqueste (later conflating with enqueste), from Old French aquest, (French acquêt), from Vulgar Latin *acquaesitum, ultimately from Latin quaerere (“seek”). Doublet of acquis.

Example Sentences

• "the Palatinate , it is a maxim in state , that all countries of new acquest, till they be settled , are rather matters of burden than of strength"