reInforce

t. [Pref. re-, and Eng. inforce (q.v.).] [REENFORCE.] 1. To add new strength, force, power, or weight to; to strengthen to a greater degree. "To reinforce his rightful claim of homage." -Water land: Works , ii. 105. 2. To strengthen by the addition of troops, ships, armaments, . "So the siege being levied, the Earl of Shrews bury entered it, and victualled and reinforced it."-Burnet: Records, vol. ii., bk. ii.