Both Uses of
acquire
in
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
- Their Frigidaire was always stocked with newly acquired pieces of ham, half roasts and quartered chickens.†
p. 228.8 *acquired = obtained (came into possession of)
- He acquired a withered white prostitute, a diamond ring on his little finger and a Harris tweed coat with raglan sleeves.†
p. 257.9
Definition:
obtain (come into the possession of something)