reline
UK[ˌriːˈlaɪn]US[ˌriːˈlaɪn]
v
to put a new lining inside something, especially a piece of clothing.
v
to put a new lining on the inside of a denture.
Morpheme Breakdown
re
line
re
again
line
to cover the inner surface
Etymology
the word 'reline' is a modern english formation, created by combining the productive latin-derived prefix 're-' with the verb 'line'. the prefix 're-' carries its classical sense of repetition or restoration. the verb 'line', while ultimately from latin linea meaning "linen thread, string", evolved in english to mean "to cover the inner surface of". therefore, 'reline' logically and transparently means to apply this inner covering again, a meaning fully constructed from its constituent parts within the english language.
Analysis
Structure: re (again) + line (to cover the inner surface)
re- is a prefix of Latin origin meaning "again" or "back". line is a verb from middle english linen, from old english līnan (to make lines), from the noun line, here used in the sense of applying a layer or covering to an interior.
Examples
i need to reline my winter coat before the cold weather arrives.
the tailor relined the old jacket, making it look like new.
as part of his dental work, he had to have his dentures relined.