Middle English Dictionary Entry
reprīsen v.
Entry Info
| Forms | reprīsen v. |
| Etymology | From OF repris, p.ppl. of reprendre. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) To begin an activity again; (b) to chastise (sb.).
Associated quotations
a
- a1450(c1410) Lovel.Grail (Corp-C 80)16.462 : The blood Cowde he staunchen In non wise, But every day newe it gan forto Reprise.
b
- ?c1450 Knt.Tour-L.(Hrl 1764)113/35 : Atte the dredfull day..mani shall be reprised and vndertake in defauute of good ansuere.