† reaˈffund, v. Obs.—1
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To pour on again.
| 1605 Timme Quersit. i. xiii. 57 If..the oylely liquor of his proper sulphur..be drawen forth..and be reaffunded and distilled [etc.]. |
So † reaˈffusion. Obs. rare.
| 1657 G. Starkey Helmont's Vind. 326 The spirit by re⁓affusion and powring off..will extract the whole tincture of the Vegetable. 1666 Boyle Orig. Formes & Qual. ii. vi. 371 By the Reaffusions of fresh Menstruum on the dry Calx of Gold. |