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▪ I. reˈpromise, n. rare—1.
[re- 5 a.]
A renewed or further promise.
1750Hodges Chr. Plan (1755) 171 This repromise supposes plainly, that there was one prior to any, that is mentioned by the prophets.
▪ II. † reˈpromise, v. Obs.
[ad. L. reprōmittĕre: see next and promise v.]
trans. To promise in return. Hence reˈpromised ppl. a.
1526Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 231 The..crowne of lyfe whiche god hath repromysed to all them that loueth hym. a1618Sylvester Job ii. 175 How shall that Hap appear, Which you yer-while did so re-promise, hear? 1620T. Granger Div. Logike 219 Whereby God promiseth his grace, and loue vnto men, and men repromise constant obedience due to him. 1633Bp. Hall Hard Texts, N.T. 496 The extending of the bounds of this repromised land towards the north. |