The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Reimburse \Re`im*burse"\ (-b?rs"), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   Reimbursed (-b?rst"); p. pr. & vb. n. Reimbursing.]
   [Pref. re- + imburse: cf. F. rembourser.]
   1. To replace in a treasury or purse, as an equivalent for
      what has been taken, lost, or expended; to refund; to pay
      back; to restore; as, to reimburse the expenses of a war.
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   2. To make restoration or payment of an equivalent to (a
      person); to pay back to; to indemnify; -- often reflexive;
      as, to reimburse one's self by successful speculation.
      --Paley.
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