[en.treat] vb [ME entreten, fr. MF entraitier, fr. en- + traitier to treat] vi (14c) 1 obs a: negotiate b: intercede
2: to make an earnest request: plead ~ vt 1: to plead with esp. in order to persuade: ask urgently "~ed his boss for another chance"
2. archaic: to deal with: treat syn see beg -- en.treat.ing.ly adv -- en.treat.ment n