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English word origin

Etymology of reair

From re- + air.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To broadcast (a television program etc.) again. · To be broadcast again. · To air or let forth again.

noun

A television program shown after its initial presentation.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From re- + air.

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