Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for A-CHIEVE'
A-CHIEVE', v.t. [Fr. achever, to finish; Arm. acchui; old Fr. chever, to come to the end, from Fr. chef, the head or end; old Eng. cheve; Sp. and Port. acabar, from cabo, end, cape. See Chief.]
- To perform, or execute; to accomplish; to finish, or carry on to a final close. It is appropriately used for the effect of efforts made by the hand or bodily exertion, as, deeds achieved by valor.
- To gain or obtain, as the result of exertion. Show all the spoils by valiant kings achieved. – Prior.
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