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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1648-1690
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Refound, -fund, v.3 [Cf. 18th c. Eng. refound, F. refondre (12th c.).] To recast (objects of metal); to refound. — a1649 Drummond Wks. (1711) 60.
Why … when these old medalls were defaced … he might not refound them … he thought no sufficient reason could be given 1683–90 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries LIV 245.
For … taking down the great bell … and bringing it home again after it was refunded
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