reassault1
/ˌriːəˈsɔːlt/ /ˌriːəˈsɒlt/noun
A renewed or repeated assault.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From re- + assault, perhaps originally after Italian †riassalto.
reassault2
/ˌriːəˈsɔːlt/ /ˌriːəˈsɒlt/verb
[with object] To assault or attack again (a person or thing).
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Philip Vincent (), author. From re- + assault. Compare Italian riassaltare.
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- Betjeman, Sir John
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