- Cf.OF. eschangier, F. échanger. See Exchangen.
- 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.
- 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.To shift his being Is to exchange one misery with another.
- 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.To barter; change; commute; interchange; bargain; truck; swap; traffic.
