Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From French remplacer to put (a thing) back in place, with alteration after words in im-.
Definition of reimplace in US English:
reimplace
verbˌriːɪmˈpleɪs
rare
with objectTo put back in place; to replace.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From French remplacer to put (a thing) back in place, with alteration after words in im-.