Obs. rare. [a. OFr. achate-r (12th c.) older acater (11th c.) to purchase:—late L. accaptā-re, f. ac- = ad- to + captā-re to take, seize. Cf. mod. Fr. acheter.] To purchase, lay in provision of.
1601. Househ. Ord. Edw. II., 36. A serjant of the scullery who shal achate & puruey fuel, coale, etc.
