Re‐plev″y (–?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Replevied (–?d); p. pr. & vb. n.Replevying.] [OF. replevir, LL. replevire. See Pledge, Replevin.] 1. (Law) To take or get back, by a writ for that purpose (goods and chattels wrongfully taken or detained), upon giving security to try the right to them in a suit at law, and, if that should be determined against the plaintiff, to return the property replevied.
2. (Old Eng. Law) To bail. Spenser.