Verboticism: Recrudressence
DEFINITION: n., A fashion item so old that it has gone out of and come back into style. v., To save outdated clothing hoping that it will come back into style.
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Created by: milorush
Pronunciation: (n.) rē'krōō-děs'děns; (tr. v.) rē'krōō-děs'
Sentence: Despite Velma's desperate hope that her closetsful of Jonathan Logan polyester pantsuits will one day reenter the vogue, such recrudressence will sadly never see the light of day.
Etymology: recru[desc]ence = breaking out afresh + dress
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