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Retrace \Re*trace"\, v. t. [Pref. re- trace: cf. F. retracer.
Cf. {Retract}.]
1. To trace back, as a line.
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Then if the line of Turnus you retrace,
He springs from Inachus of Argive race. --Driden.
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2. To go back, in or over (a previous course); to go over
again in a reverse direction; as, to retrace one's steps;
to retrace one's proceedings.
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3. To trace over again, or renew the outline of, as a
drawing; to draw again.
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