re·prieve  (rĭ-prēv')  tr.v. re·prieved, re·priev·ing, re·prieves
[Alteration (influenced by Middle English repreven, to contradict, variant of reproven, to rebuke) of Middle English reprien, probably from Old French repris, past participle of reprendre, to take back, from Latin reprehendere, reprēndere, to hold back; see reprehend.] re·priev'a·ble adj. |