reselling
|re-sell-ing|
B2
/riːˈsɛlɪŋ/
(resell)
sell again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'resell' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'sell' meaning 'to exchange for money'.
Historical Evolution
'resell' changed from the Old English word 'sellan' meaning 'to give' and eventually became the modern English word 'sell'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sell again', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45