rere-

combining form

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French rere, riere backward, behind, from Latin retro — more at retro-

: subsequent : rear

rere-banquet

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rere- /rēr-/

combining form same as ↑rear¹

rereˈ-arch or rearˈ-arch noun

An arch supporting the inner part of a wall's thickness, as in a splayed window

rereˈbrace /-brās/ noun

(Fr bras arm) armour for the arm from shoulder to elbow

rereˈdorse, rereˈdosse or rereˈdos noun

1. (L dorsum, Fr dos back) a screen or panelling behind an altar or seat

2. A choirscreen

3. The back of a fireplace (archaic)

rereˈdorter noun (historical)

A lavatory built behind a monastic dormitory

rereˈ-supper noun

A late meal, after supper

rereˈward adjective

Rearward

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rere-

comb. form: see rear-.