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con·quest
I. \ˈkä]nˌkwest, ]ŋˌk- also -_kwə̇st sometimes ˈkȯ]\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English conquest, conqueste, from Old French conquest, conqueste, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin conquaesitus, conquaesita, alteration of Latin conquisitus (masculine) conquisita (feminine), past participle of conquirere to search for, bring together — more at conquer
1. : the act or process of conquering or acquiring by force : the act of overcoming
< three years sufficed for the conquest of the country — W.H.Prescott >
2. : the act of gaining by or as if by struggle
< the conquest of liberty >
< she came dressed for conquest >
< an army bent on conquest >
3. obsolete : the state of being conquered
4.
a. : something that is conquered : a possession gained by physical or moral force; especially : territory definitely appropriated in war
b. : a person whose favor, heart, or hand has been won
< what conquest brings he home — Shakespeare >
5. feudal law : acquisition of property by purchase or means other than inheritance : acquisition; also : the property so acquired
Synonyms: see victory
II. \“, kənˈkwest\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English conquesten, from Middle French conquester, from conquest, conqueste, n.
1. archaic : acquire, gain
2. archaic : conquer, vanquish |