readeption

English

Etymology

From re- +‎ adeption.

Noun

readeption (uncountable)

1. (obsolete) A regaining; recovery of something lost.
   • a. 1627 (date written), Francis [Bacon], “Considerations Touching a VVarre vvith Spaine. […]”, in William Rawley, editor, Certaine Miscellany VVorks of the Right Honourable Francis Lo. Verulam, Viscount S. Alban. […], London: […] I. Hauiland for Humphrey Robinson, […], published 1629, →OCLC:

     out of the love of their country , became brave and martial the first day , and so likewise the readeption of Trevigi , and the rest of their dominions , was matter of scruple

References

• “readeption”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

Anagrams

• repedation