reˈcompass, v. rare.
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To compass (obtain, go round) again.
| ? c 1600 Distracted Emp. v. iv. in Bullen O. Pl. III. 260 At her deathe had I recompast it, I had beene kynge of Fraunce. 1654 Cokaine Dianea i. 33 Having compassed and recompassed much ground to no purpose,..I laid me downe to rest me. |