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reˈplumb, v.
[ad. L. replumbāre: see re- 2 d and plumb v.]
†1. To unsolder. Obs.—0
1623Cockeram, Replumbed, vnsouldred.
2. [A separate formation on re- 5 a.] trans. To redo or replace the plumbing in (a building). Chiefly as reˈplumbed pa. pple. Also reˈplumbing vbl. n.
1909H. G. Wells Tono-Bungay iii. ii. 291 My uncle distinguished himself by the thoroughness with which he did the repainting and replumbing. 1973Irish Times 2 Mar. 26/1 (Advt.), Re-roofed, re-wired and re-plumbed in recent years. 1976Newmarket Jrnl. 16 Dec. 39 (Advt.), These properties have been fully modernised including re-roofing, re-wiring, re-plumbing, etc. 1977[see see v. 22]. 1978Morecambe Guardian 14 Mar. 23/3 (Advt.), The house has been re-wired, replumbed, had a new bathroom installed, etc. |