v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Recomposed p. pr. & vb. n. Recomposing. ] [ Pref. re- + compose: cf. F. recomposer. ] 1. To compose again; to form anew; to put together again or repeatedly. [ 1913 Webster ]
The far greater number of the objects presented to our observation can only be decomposed, but not actually recomposed. Sir W. Hamilton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To restore to composure; to quiet anew; to tranquilize; as, to recompose the mind. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]