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Recaptor

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken..

Definitions by Sense

  1. One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken.
  2. (archaic, law) Someone who recovers or attempts to recover by recaption.

Example Sentences

The only argument to shew that the loss had not then ceased to be total, was built upon a mistaken supposition that the recaptor had a right to demand a sale, and put a stop to any further prosecution of the voyage.

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What does recaptor mean?

Recaptor means One who recaptures, or takes a prize that had been previously taken..

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How do you use recaptor in a sentence?

The only argument to shew that the loss had not then ceased to be total, was built upon a mistaken supposition that the recaptor had a right to demand a sale, and put a stop to any further prosecution of the voyage.

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