redon

verb

re·​don (ˌ)rē-ˈdän How to pronounce redon (audio)
redonned; redonning; redons

transitive verb

: to don (an article of clothing) again
redonned her hat and gloves
Her itching feet led her back to Cambria City and she redonned her apron at The Back Door Cafe, assuming the position of sous chef and bringing a wealth of new experience with her.Justin Dennis

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redon was in 1858

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Cite this Entry

“Redon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redon. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Redon

biographical name

Re·​don rə-ˈdōⁿ How to pronounce Redon (audio)
Odilon 1840–1916 French artist
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