v. i. [ L. retrocedere; retro backward, back + cedere to go. See Cede. ] To go back. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Pref. retro- + cede: cf. F. rétrocéder. ] To cede or grant back; as, to retrocede a territory to a former proprietor. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. retrocedens, p. pr. ] Disposed or likely to retrocede; -- said of diseases which go from one part of the body to another, as the gout. [ 1913 Webster ]