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QUITE, adv. [from quit; that is, primarily, free or clear by complete performance.] Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly. The work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished. He hath sold...

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QUITE, adv. [from quit; that is, primarily, free or clear by complete performance.]

Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly. The work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished.

He hath sold us and quite devoured also our money. Gen 31.

The same actions may be aimed at different ends, and arise from quite contrary principles.

QUIT'-RENT, n. [L. quietus reditus.] A rent reserved in grants of land, by the payment of which the tenant is quieted or quit from all other service.

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