replevy

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Replevy \Re*plev"y\ (-?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Replevied (-?d); p. pr. & vb. n. Replevying.] [OF. replevir, LL. replevire. See Pledge, Replevin.]

1.(Law) To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied. [1913 Webster]

2.(Old Eng. Law) To bail. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

Replevy \Re*plev"y\ (r?-pl?v"?), n. Replevin. --Mozley & W. [1913 Webster]
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