Reneved

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Renew \Re*new"\ (r?-n?"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reneved} (-n?d");
     p. pr. & vb. n. {Renewing}.] [Pref. re- + new. Cf.
     {Renovate}.]
     1. To make new again; to restore to freshness, perfection, or
        vigor; to give new life to; to rejuvenate; to
        re["e]stablish; to recreate; to rebuild.


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              In such a night
              Medea gathered the enchanted herbs
              That did renew old Aeson.             --Shak.
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     2. Specifically, to substitute for (an old obligation or
        right) a new one of the same nature; to continue in force;
        to make again; as, to renew a lease, note, or patent.
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     3. To begin again; to recommence.
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              The last great age . . . renews its finished course.
                                                    --Dryden.
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     4. To repeat; to go over again.
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              The birds-their notes renew.          --Milton.
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     5. (Theol.) To make new spiritually; to regenerate.
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              Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.
                                                    --Rom. xii. 2.
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