[re.im.burse] vt -bursed ; -burs.ing [re- + obs. E imburse to put in the pocket, pay, fr. ML imbursare, fr. L in- in- + ML bursa purse--more at purse] (1611) 1: to pay back to someone: repay "~ travel expenses"
2: to make restoration or payment of an equivalent to "~ him for his traveling expenses" syn see pay -- re.im.burs.able adj -- re.im.burse.ment n