2. Verb. (past participle of retake) ¹
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Definition of Retaken
1. retake [v] - See also: retake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Retaken
Literary usage of Retaken
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases by West Publishing Company (1914)
"retaken Laws 1897, p. Ml, c. 418, § 118, as amended by Laws 1900, p. ...
The word "retaken" embraces a case where the retaking was accomplished by an action ..."
2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"Later it formed part of the kingdom of Burgundy, was taken by the English in
1359, but was retaken by the renowned Du Guesclin. It was united to France by ..."
3. The History of England by David Hume, Tobias George Smollett (1825)
"Bremen taken by the duke de Broglio, and retaken by prince Ferdinand—§ XXIV.
Duke de Richelieu recalled. Generous conduct of the duke de Randan—§ XXV. ..."
4. Works by Washington Irving (1896)
"Chapter Amru Displaced from the Government of Egypt— Revolt of the Inhabitants—Alexandria
retaken by the Imperialists—Amru Reinstated in Command— Retakes ..."
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