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Definition of Acquainting
1. acquaint [v] - See also: acquaint
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acquainting
Literary usage of Acquainting
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Progressive Men, Women, and Movements of the Past Twenty-five Years by Benjamin Orange Flower (1914)
"Acquainting AMERICA WITH WORK IN FOREIGN EXPERIMENT STATIONS Henry ... Service in
Acquainting America with Advance Movements in Foreign Lands— Prof. ..."
2. Handy-book of Literary Curiosities by William Shepard Walsh (1892)
"... the truth in its ultimate reception, act as positive aids to its attainment
by acquainting him with the symptoms of an insecure footing in his progress. ..."
3. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1839)
"... to the lords and gentlemen whom he knew to be of the same mind; and Mr.
Tomkins acquainting those he durst trust of the city, that such and such lords ..."
4. Opinions of Eminent Lawyers, on Various Points of English Jurisprudence by George Chalmers (1814)
"... inclosing another letter from Mr. Knowles, governor of Jamaica, acquainting
your lordships tha.t he had ordered the attorney-general of the island to ..."
5. Life of Arthur Lee, LL. D.: Joint Commissioner of the United States to the by Richard Henry Lee, Arthur Lee (1829)
"1775, secret Agent of Congress—Letter of the " Secret Corresponding Committee"
of Congress, acquainting ..."
6. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution: Being the Letters by Jared Sparks, United States Dept. of State (1829)
"Late last night I received a note from Count de Vergennes, acquainting me that
it is very essential he should have a ..."
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