Re*prise" (r?-pr?z"), n. [F. reprise, fr. reprendre, repris, to take back, L. reprehendere. See Reprehend.]
1. A taking by way of retaliation. [Obs.]
Dryden.
2. pl. Law Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a manor and lands, as rent charge, rent seck, pensions, annuities, and the like. [Written also reprizes.]
Burrill.
3. A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate.
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Re*prise", v. t. [Written also reprize.] 1. To take again; to retake. [Obs.]
Spenser.
2. To recompense; to pay. [Obs.]
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