† aˈqueath,v.Obs. 1–3. For forms see queath. [OE.acweðan, f. a- prefix 1 + cweðan to say: see queath, and cf. bequeath.] To speak out; to resound, re-echo. a1000Cædmon's Gen. (Gr.) 639 Word acwæþ wuldres aldor.1205Lay. 27717 Þer wes wunderlic grure? þa welcnen aqueðen.