\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.

\Re*plev"y\ (r?-pl?v"?), n.
Replevin. --Mozley & W.