Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From re- + beat, probably partly after Middle French rabattrerebate, and partly after French rebattre to beat again.
Definition of rebeat in US English:
rebeat
verbˌriːˈbiːt
with objectTo beat, strike, or whip again.
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From re- + beat, probably partly after Middle French rabattre rebate, and partly after French rebattre to beat again.