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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Re-exchange, n. [18th c. Eng. re-exchange Recheng(e n.] —1681 Stair Inst. i xvii §16.
The delay of bills of exchange, gives exchange and re-exchange, as the creditor's condition requires, but would give neither, when not drawn for the use of a merchant, or him that behoved to obtain the sum for a merchant, for present use