Word: acquit
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ac
quit
Definition: To release, to rescue, to set free.
Morphemes:
Affix: a-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming verbs with the sense away, up, on, out.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: a-
Language: enm
Decoded: a-
Meaning: up, out, away
Affix: quit
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To set at rest; to free, as from anything harmful or oppressive; to relieve; to clear; to liberate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quietus
Language: la
Decoded: quietus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: at rest/nap, quiet, keeping quiet.