revest

Re*vest", v. t. Etym: [OF reverstir, F. revêtir, L. revestire; pref. re- re- + vestire to clothe, fr. vestis a garment. See Vestry, and cf. Revet.] 1. To clothe again; to cover, as with a robe; to robe. Her, nathless, . . . the enchanterrevest and decked with due habiliments. Spenser. 2. To vest again with possession or office; as, to revest a magistrate with authority. Re*vest", v. i. Defn: To take effect or vest again, as a title; to revert to former owner; as, the title or right revels in A after alienation.

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