reedify

verb

re·​ed·​i·​fy (ˌ)rē-ˈe-də-ˌfī How to pronounce reedify (audio)
reedified; reedifying

Word History

Etymology

Middle English reedifien, from Anglo-French reedifier, from Late Latin reaedificare, from Latin re- + aedificare to build — more at edify

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reedify was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Reedify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reedify. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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