Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RE-PAST'
RE-PAST', n. [Fr. repas, from repaître; L. re and pasco, feed.]
- The act of taking food; or the food taken; a meal. From dance to sweet repast they turn. – Milton. A repast without luxury. – Johnson.
- Food; victuals. Go, and get me some repast. – Shak.
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