2. To offend; to shock. [Obs.] Derham.
REGRATE Re*grate", v. t. Etym: [F. regratter to regrate provisions; of uncertain origin.] (Eng.Law)
Defn: To buy in large quantities, as corn, provisions, etc., at a market or fair, with the intention of selling the same again, in or near the same place, at a higher price, — a practice which was formerly treated as a public offense.
REGRATER
Re*grat"er (-r), n. Etym: [F. regrattier.]
Defn: One who regrates.
REGRATERY
Re*grat"er*y, n.
Defn: The act or practice of regrating.
REGRATIATORY
Re*gra"ti*a*to*ry (r*gr"sh**t*r), n.
Defn: A returning or giving of thanks. [Obs.] Skelton.
REGRATOR
Re*grat"or (r*grt"r), n.