Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Rowland (fl. c1658). Partly shortened from revivification, and partly a typographical error for that word.
Definition of revification in US English:
revification
noun
rare
Revivification.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Rowland (fl. c1658). Partly shortened from revivification, and partly a typographical error for that word.