Re·grate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Regrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Regrating.]
1. Masonry To remove the outer surface of, as of an old hewn stone, so as to give it a fresh appearance.
2. To offend; to shock. [Obs.]
Re·grate, v. t. Eng.Law To buy in large quantities, as corn, provisions, etc., at a market or fair, with the intention of selling the same again, in or near the same place, at a higher price, -- a practice which was formerly treated as a public offense.
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