v. Obs. 1–3. For forms see QUEATH. [OE. acweðan, f. A- pref. 1 + cweðan to say: see QUEATH, and cf. BEQUEATH.] To speak out; to resound, re-echo.
a. 1000. Cædmon’s Gen. (Gr.), 639. Word acwæþ wuldres aldor.
c. 1205. Lay., 27717. Þer wes wunderlic grure; þa welcnen aqueðen.
