Both Uses of
contract
in
The Scarlet Letter
- Unless people are more than commonly disagreeable, it is my foolish habit to contract a kindness for them.†
Chpt Intr.
- Did I make a contract with him in the forest, and sign it with my blood?
Chpt 20 *contract = formal agreement
Definition:
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(contract as in: legal contract) an agreement - typically written and enforceable by law