Obs. rare–1. [ad. It. acquistare or Sp. aquistar to acquire; f. med.L. acquīst-um:—cl. L. acquīsīt-um: see prec. and ACQUEST.] To gain for oneself, acquire.
1598. Barret, Theor. Warres, II. i. 28. He shall acquist and gaine the name … of a … vertuous and discreet Captaine.
