reˈdedicate, v.
(Also as pa. pple.)
[re- 5 a.]
trans. To dedicate anew.
| 1611 Cotgr., Rededier, to rededicate, to consecrate or hallow anew. 1703 Hearne in Plummer Elizab. Oxford (O.H.S.) 108 After 'twas quite finished, 'twas rededicated to the same Saint as before. 1839–48 Bailey Festus x. 105 All being shall be rebegotten, all Worship rededicate. 1839–52 Ibid. xxvii. 457 Canst thou..reconsecrate the heart, Re⁓dedicate the temple? 1872 Spurgeon Treas. Dav. Ps. lvi. 12 Those who..have re-dedicated themselves unto the Lord. |
So redediˈcation; reˈdedicatory a.
| 1883 Harper's Mag. May 895/2 A rededication of the Egyptian obelisk to its ancient deity. 1896 Daily News 11 July 3/6 There was a re-dedication service at the church. 1896 Chicago Advance 24 Sept. 418 The re-dedicatory services will be held Oct. 4. |