† repoˈssede, v. Obs.
Also 6 -seed.
[f. re- 5 a + possede v. Cf. F. reposséder (18th c. in Littré).]
trans. To repossess.
| 1545 Lease in Madox Formul. Angl. (1702) 152 It shall be lawfull..into the said mesuages.. to reentre and the same to repossede. 1600 Holland Livy viii. iv. 283 Doe yee but..lay claime unto that.., and repossede it at your pleasure. 1606 Warner Alb. Eng. xiv. lxxxv. 353 That Scots and Picts their owne, as earst, should amplie reposseed. [1616–23 in Bullokar and Cockeram.] |