Acquiet
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To quiet. obsolete, transitive
"[…] can acquiet his mind from stirring you against your own peace, tranquillity and security of your state and person."
Example
More examples"[…] can acquiet his mind from stirring you against your own peace, tranquillity and security of your state and person."
Etymology
From Late Latin acquietare, from Latin ad + quies (“rest”). Equivalent to a- + quiet. Doublet of acquit. See also quiet and aquiesce.
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