reˈhearten, v.
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To inspire with fresh courage or confidence.
| 1611 Florio, Rinfrancare,..to re-incourage or reharten. a 1618 Sylvester Du Bartas, Hymn St. Lewis 193 Horatius..Re-heartens His; re-haleth from the Foe Fair Victory, ready with them to goe. 1883 J. H. Barrows Serm. in Chicago Advance 5 July, The little company of Christians..were reheartened by the arrivals from Fort Brady. |