All 6 Uses
acquaint
in
The Merry Wives of Windsor
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- I'll entertain myself like one that I am not acquainted withal; for, sure, unless he know some strain in me that I know not myself, he would never have boarded me in this fury.†
Scene 2.1acquainted = familiar with OR a friend or associate
- But, I pray thee, tell me this: has Ford's wife and Page's wife acquainted each other how they love me?†
Scene 2.2
- Sir John, there's one Master Brook below would fain speak with you and be acquainted with you:
Scene 2.2 *acquainted = get to know (get familiar with)
- Sir, I hear you are a scholar,—I will be brief with you, and you have been a man long known to me, though I had never so good means, as desire, to make myself acquainted with you.†
Scene 2.2acquainted = familiar with OR a friend or associate
- He has no more knowledge in Hibbocrates and Galen,—and he is a knave besides; a cowardly knave as you would desires to be acquainted withal.†
Scene 3.1
- From time to time I have acquainted you With the dear love I bear to fair Anne Page, Who, mutually, hath answered my affection, So far forth as herself might be her chooser, Even to my wish.†
Scene 4.6
Definitions:
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(1)
(acquaint) to cause to know; or to cause to be familiar with
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)