Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Henry Grose (1732–?1774), East India Company servant and writer on India. From replunge.
replunge2
/ˌriːplʌn(d)ʒ/
verb
1[no object].
2[with object].
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Florio (1553–1625), author and teacher of languages. From re- + plunge, probably after French replonger.