QUITE, adverb [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. Genesis 31:15. The same actions may be aimed at different ends, and arise from quite contrary principles. QUIT'-RENT, noun [Latin 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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