re·wash
| \ (ˌ)rē-ˈwȯsh
, -ˈwäsh, chiefly Midland also -ˈwȯrsh or -ˈwärsh \
, -ˈwäsh, chiefly Midland also -ˈwȯrsh or -ˈwärsh \
rewashed; rewashing
Definition of rewash
: to wash (something or someone) again : to clean (something or someone) again usually with water
rewashed the dishes by hand rewashing and reusing plastic bags
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“Rewash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewash. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of rewash was in 1634
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