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Reprise
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What's The Definition Of Reprise?
[v] repeat an earlier theme of a musical composition
Synonyms | Synonyms for Reprise: recapitulate | repeat | reprize Related Terms | Find terms related to Reprise: Reprise In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\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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