Ac*quest" (#), n. [OF. aquest, F.
acquêt, fr. LL. acquestum, acquisītum, for
L. acquisītum, p. p. (used substantively) of acquirere
to acquire. See Acquire.]
1. Acquisition; the thing gained. [R.]
Bacon.
2. (Law) Property acquired by purchase,
gift, or otherwise than by inheritance. Bouvier.