Word: acquit
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ac
quit
Definition: Followed by of (and formerly by from): to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, liability, or obligation, or from an accusation or charge.
Morphemes:
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of, from.
Affix: quit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To release from obligation, accusation, penalty, etc; to absolve; to acquit.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quietus
Language: la
Decoded: quietus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: excused, absolved of