† remˈpare, v. Obs. rare.
Also renpayre.
[ad. F. remparer: see rampire v.]
trans. To strengthen, fortify. Also absol.
| 1525 Ld. Berners Froiss. II. cxiii. 336 Than he newe renpayred the towne, and furnished it with newe men of warre. 1549 Edw. VI Jrnl. (Roxb.) 236 The gates of the hous to be rempared; peple to be raysed. 1581 Mulcaster Positions xxxvii. 148 Our state then must reiect the multitude, and rempare with the cunning. |