Revest
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈvɛst/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Revest is a verb meaning To reclothe; to dress again.
Meaning
To reclothe; to dress again.
More Meanings
- To return (property) to a former owner; to reinstate
- To invest again with possession or office.
- (intransitive) To take effect again.
- (obsolete) To dress (a priest or other religious figure) in ritual garments, especially to celebrate Mass or another service.
Example Sentences
to revest a magistrate with authority
Her nathelesse / Th'enchaunter finding fit for his intents, / Did thus reuest, and deckt with due habiliments.
Word Forms
- revests
- revesting
- revested
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include able, investure, reapparel, redress, dress, invest.
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