Basic word meaning
1. Pull, stretch: gravity. Collar neck. Cite but not send. Sing loudly.
2. Guide and attract: introduce. Brief introduction. Tour guide. Referrals attract jade.
3. Use it as evidence, evidence or reason: quote. Quote. Quote.
4. Retreat: Retire. Avoid.
In the old unit of length, one quotation is equal to ten feet.
6. The rope of the ancient hearse: hair lead (mourning).