Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From re- + indict, originally after French †renditer to denounce again.
Definition of reindict in US English:
reindict
verbˌriːɪnˈdʌɪt
with objectTo indict again.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From re- + indict, originally after French † renditer to denounce again.