relection

noun re·lec·tion \ rə̇ˈlekshən \

Definition of relection

plural -s

1 obsolete : rereading

2 obsolete : a revised reading : emendation

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Origin and Etymology of relection

Late Latin relection-, relectio, from Latin relectus (past participle of relegere to read again, from re- + legere to gather, select, read) + -ion-, -io -ion