Ac*quire" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Acquired (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Acquiring (?).] [L. acquirere, acquisitum; ad
+ quarere to seek for. In OE. was a verb aqueren, fr. the
same, through OF. aquerre. See Quest..] To gain, usually
by one's own exertions; to get as one's own; as, to acquire a title,
riches, knowledge, skill, good or bad habits.
No virtue is acquired in an instant, but step by
step.
Barrow.
Descent is the title whereby a man, on the death of his
ancestor, acquires his estate, by right of representation, as his
heir at law.
Blackstone.
Syn. -- To obtain; gain; attain; procure; win; earn; secure. See
Obtain.