Obs. [f. ACQUIRE v. + -Y2. Cf. inquiry, expiry.] The process of acquiring; acquirement, acquisition.
1549. Chaloner, trans. Erasmus, Moriæ Enc., Iiij. b. How muche lesse costeth the acquirey of this felicitee.
1644. Vindic. Treat. Monarchy, v. 35. This Title got the favour of a great party, and was a maine Meane facilitating his acquirie [of England].
a. 1677. Barrow, Serm. (1686), III. vi. 62. No art indeed requireth more hard study and pain toward the acquiry of it.
