n. [ Prob. a corruption of rib: cf. F. reps. ] A fabric made of silk or wool, or of silk and wool, and having a transversely corded or ribbed surface. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Formed with a surface closely corded, or ribbed transversely; -- applied to textile fabrics of silk or wool;
v. t. To pace again; to walk over again in a contrary direction. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To pacify again. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To pack a second time or anew;
n. One who repacks. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To paganize anew; to bring back to paganism. [ 1913 Webster ]
imp. & p. p. of Repay. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To paint anew or again;
n. [ OF. repaire retreat, asylum, abode. See Repair to go. ]
The king sent a proclamation for their repair to their houses. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
There the fierce winds his tender force assail
And beat him downward to his first repair. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]