v. t. To assume again or anew; to resume. -- Re`as*sump"tion n. [1913 Webster]
v. t. 1. To assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or terror. [ 1913 Webster ]
They rose with fear, . . . Till dauntless Pallas reassured the rest. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To reinsure. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who reassures. [ 1913 Webster ]