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entreatment Obs. exc. arch.|ɛnˈtriːtmənt| Also in-. [f. entreat v. + -ment.] 1. The action of entreating: †a. Discussion, investigation. †b. Negotiation, settlement. c. Treatment (of persons).
1557Paynell Barclay's Jugurth 118 b, The night before that day, which was assigned to intreatment of the peace. 1560Rolland Crt. Venus ii. 89 Quhair all science hes daylie Entreitment. 1850Blackie æschylus II. 215 Evil entreatment he repaid with evil. 1862Luck Ladysmede II. 161, I will only thank you for his gentle entreatment in the cloister of St. Mary. †2. Conversation, interview. Obs.
1602Shakes. Ham. i. iii. 122 Set your entreatments at a higher rate Then a command to parley. |