refire

Definitions


[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To set light to again; to reignite or rekindle.

- To bake or dry (tea leaves) for a second or subsequent time, typically in order to improve the quality and taste of the finished tea.

- To fire (pottery) for second or subsequent time, typically in order to set a glaze which has been applied to repair or further decorate a piece.

- To fire (a gun) again, especially after reloading.

- To dismiss or discharge (a person) from employment for a second or subsequent time.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Davies (1625–1693), translator. From re- + fire




definition by Oxford Dictionaries