Regrate

[ri'greit]

Definition

(v. t.) To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance.

(v. t.) To offend; to shock.

(v. t.) To buy in large quantities, as corn, provisions, etc., at a market or fair, with the intention of selling the same again, in or near the same place, at a higher price, -- a practice which was formerly treated as a public offense.

Typed by Jack

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Forestall, monopolize, engross, get exclusive possession of (in order to enhance prices).

Editor: Tess

Definition

v.t. to buy and sell again in the same market thus raising the price—once a criminal offence in England.—ns. Regrā′ter -tor a huckster who buys and sells provisions in the same fair; Regrā′ting.

v.t. in masonry to remove the outer surface so as to give a fresh appearance.

Typed by Konrad