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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Exchange \Ex*change"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exchanged}; p. pr & vb n. {Exchanging}.] [Cf.OF. eschangier F. ['e]changer. See {Exchange}, n.] 1. To part with give or transfer to another in consideration of something received as an equivalent; -- usually followed by for before the thing received. Exchange his sheep for shells, or wool for a sparking pebble or a diamond. --Locke. 2. To part with for a substitute; to lay aside, quit or resign (something being received in place of the thing parted with); as to exchange a palace for cell. And death for life exchanged foolishly. --Spenser. To shift his being Is to exchange one misery with another. --Shak. 3. To give and receive reciprocally, as things of the same kind to barter; to swap; as to exchange horses with a neighbor; to exchange houses or hats. Exchange forgiveness with me noble Hamlet. --Shak. Syn: To barter; change; commute; interchange; bargain; truck; swap; traffic.
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