▪ I. reˈtaunt, n.
[re- 5 a.]
A repeated or renewed taunt.
| a 1548 Hall Chron., Rich. III 34 b, He..gave me such unkynde woordes with suche tauntes and retauntes. |
▪ II. reˈtaunt, v.
[re- 5 a.]
To taunt again.
| 1579 Lyly Euphues (Arb.) 109, I shall be accompted a Mecocke, a Milksop, taunted and retaunted with check and checkmate, flowted and reflowted with intollerable glee. |