acquest Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ac*quest" noun

Etymology

OF. aquest, F. acquêt, fr. LL. acquestum, acquisitum, for L. acquisitum, p. p. (used substantively) of acquirere to acquire. See Acquire.

Definitions

1. Acquisition; the thing gained. R. Bacon.
2. (Law) Property acquired by purchase, gift, or otherwise than by inheritance. Bouvier.