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▪ I. reˈquit, n. rare—1.
[Cf. next and quit n.]
Requital.
1786Burns To J. Smith vi, The star that rules my luckless lot, Has fated me the russet coat,..But in requit, Has blest me wi' a random shot O' countra wit.
▪ II. † reˈquit, v.1 Obs.
[f. re- + quit v.]
trans. To repay, requite.
Requit in Morte Arth. 1680 is prob. a scribal error for reknit ‘reckoned’.
a1553Udall Royster D. iii. iv. (Arb.) 52 If ye can this remitte, This gentleman other wise may your loue requitte. 1582N. Lichefield tr. Castanheda's Conq. E. Ind. i. xlviii. 104 In the which thou shalt not onely shew me pleasure, but also binde me to requit thy good will. 1607Shakes. Cor. iv. v. 76 The droppes of Blood Shed for my thanklesse Country, are requitted. |