redivivus
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of redivivus
First recorded in 1645–55, redivivus is from the Latin word redivīvus renewed, renovated
Example Sentences
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But the ink was not yet dry on the "extras" when General Andrews was being shaped in the public eye as John Barleycorn Redivivus.
From Time Magazine Archive
Benvenuto Redivivus* This is a volume of exploits, explanations and ego.
From Time Magazine Archive
Boswell refers to the work of Dr. Cohausen of Coblentz, Hermippus Redivivus.
From Life of Johnson, Volume 2 1765-1776 by Hill, George Birkbeck Norman
Diego Redivivus, licensed on January 12, stops short with the humble burial of Morrell on January 13.
From The Notorious Impostor and Diego Redivivus by Settle, Elkanah
This letter is the first draft of the Elia essay "Amicus Redivivus," which was printed in the London Magazine in December, 1823.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 6 Letters 1821-1842 by Lamb, Mary
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