v. t. [ Pref. re- + trace: cf. F. retracer. Cf. Retract. ] 1. To trace back, as a line. [ 1913 Webster ]
Then if the line of Turnus you retrace, He springs from Inachus of Argive race. Driden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To go back, in or over (a previous course); to go over again in a reverse direction; as, to retrace one's steps; to retrace one's proceedings. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To trace over again, or renew the outline of, as a drawing; to draw again. [ 1913 Webster ]