v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. remit, commute, or postpone the execution of (a condemned person).
2 give respite to.
--n.
1. a the act or an instance of reprieving or being reprieved. b a warrant for this.
2 respite; a respite or temporary escape.
Etymology: ME as past part. repryed f. AF & OF repris past part. of reprendre (as RE-, prendre f. L prehendere take): 16th-c. -v- unexpl.