repristinate


re·pris·ti·nate

verb \(ˌ)rē-ˈpris-tə-ˌnāt\
re·pris·ti·nat·edre·pris·ti·nat·ing

Definition of REPRISTINATE

transitive verb
: to restore to an original state or condition
re·pris·ti·na·tion \(ˌ)rē-ˌpris-tə-ˈnā-shən\ noun

Origin of REPRISTINATE

re- + pristine + 4-ate
First Known Use: 1659

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