redresser

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English

Etymology

redress +‎ -er

Noun

redresser (plural redressers)

  1. One who grants redress.

French

Etymology

From Old French redrecier, equivalent to re- +‎ dresser.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁə.dʁɛ.se/ ~ /ʁə.dʁe.se/
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Verb

redresser

  1. (transitive) to straighten (up)
  2. (transitive) to rectify, straighten out
  3. (transitive, figuratively) to restore, turn around
    redresser l’économieto put the economy back on its feet
  4. (reflexive) to recover, regain composure
  5. (reflexive) to stand up, sit up straight

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