reprizes

reprizes
Reprise Re*prise" (r?-pr?z"), n. [F. reprise, fr. reprendre, repris, to take back, L. reprehendere. See {Reprehend}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A taking by way of retaliation. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

3. A ship recaptured from an enemy or from a pirate. [1913 Webster]


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  • Reprizes — Re*priz es ( pr?z ?z), n. pl. (Law) See {Reprise}, n., 2. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Reprise — Re*prise (r? pr?z ), n. [F. reprise, fr. reprendre, repris, to take back, L. reprehendere. See {Reprehend}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A taking by way of retaliation. [Obs.] Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. (Law) Deductions and duties paid yearly out of a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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