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† remˈpare, v. Obs. rare. Also renpayre. [ad. F. remparer: see rampire v.] trans. To strengthen, fortify. Also absol.
1525Ld. Berners Froiss. II. cxiii. 336 Than he newe renpayred the towne, and furnished it with newe men of warre. 1549Edw. VI Jrnl. (Roxb.) 236 The gates of the hous to be rempared; peple to be raysed. 1581Mulcaster Positions xxxvii. 148 Our state then must reiect the multitude, and rempare with the cunning. |