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refound

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

simple past and past participle of refind

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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verb

Meaning 2

To found again; to reestablish.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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3

verb

Meaning 3

To found or cast anew.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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History

Etymology

Inflected form

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English found English refound From re- + found.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: refonder — reestablish
  • Greek: αναθεμελιώνω (anathemelióno) — reestablish
  • Hungarian: újraalapít — reestablish
  • Italian: rifondare — reestablish