restamp

verb

re·​stamp (ˌ)rē-ˈstamp How to pronounce restamp (audio)
variants or re-stamp
restamped or re-stamped; re-stamping or re-stamping

transitive verb

1
: to stamp (something) again
restamped his passport
Similarly, many coins are melted down and re-stamped over the years.Ria Misra
2
: to assert (something, such as one's authority) again
Beyond that lies one-day clashes with India and another away Test series against the Black Caps, giving the Aussies more opportunities to restamp their authority on world cricket.Greg Buckle
The world number one, who has re-stamped his mark on the game with French and US Open titles this year, can relax today …The Birmingham (England) Evening Mail

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of restamp was in 1692

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Cite this Entry

“Restamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restamp. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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