*replevy*

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Replevied 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Old Eng. Law) To bail. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]