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Definition of repastinate in English:

repastinate

verb

rare, archaic

  • To dig or cultivate again in preparation for planting.

Pronunciation

repastinate

/ˌriːˈpastɪneɪt/ /rɪˈpastɪneɪt/

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin repastināt-, past participial stem of repastināre to turn (ground) over again in preparation for planting from re + pastināre.