readeption
/ˌriːəˈdɛpʃn/English History
noun
With reference to King Henry VI (1421–71): restoration to the throne; recovery or resumption of power.
- Henry VI was deposed during the Wars of the Roses, in March 1461, by his cousin, Edward of York (subsequently King Edward IV). Henry's return to the throne, on 30 October 1470, lasted only six months, with Edward reclaiming power in May 1471..
Origin
Late 15th century. From post-classical Latin readeption-, readeptio recovery from classical Latin re- + adeptiō.
- vasovagal
- vassal
- vassalage
- vast
- vastation
- vastitude
- get one's oats
- get one's own back
- get one's rocks off
- get one's shit together
- get one's skates on
- get one's tongue round
- get one's wires crossed
- get one's wires (or lines) crossed
- get on (or along) like a house on fire
- get on someone's nerves
- get on someone's tits
- get on someone's wick
- get on to
- get on top of
- get (or be) even
- get (or be given) a guernsey
- get (or be given) the gate
- get (or be) in on the act
- get (or be or go) beyond a joke