ˈremɪdɪ n. & v. --n. (pl. -ies) (often foll. by
for, against) 1 a
medicine or
treatment (for a
disease etc.). 2 a
means of counteracting or removing
anything undesirable. 3
redress;
legal or
other reparation. 4
the margin within which coins as minted
may differ from the
standard fineness
and weight. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
rectify;
make good. øøremediable adj. [ME f. AF remedie, OF remede or L remedium (as
RE-, mederi heal)]