Re*vest" (?), v. t. [OF reverstir, F. revetir, L. revestire; pref. re- re- + vestire to clothe, fr. vestis a garment. See Vestry, and cf. Revet.]
1.
To clothe again; to cover, as with a robe; to robe.
Her, nathless, . . . the enchanter<
id thus revest and decked with due habiliments.
Spenser.
2.
To vest again with possession or office; as, to revest a magistrate with authority.
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Re*vest", v. i.
To take effect or vest again, as a title; to revert to former owner; as, the title or right revels in A after alienation.
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