KJV Dictionary Definition: return

return

RETURN, v.i. L. torno.

1. To come or go back to the same place. The gentleman goes from the country to London and returns, or the citizen of London rides into the country and returns. The blood propelled from the heart, passes through the arteries to the extremities of the body, and returns through the veins. Some servants are good to go on errands, but not good to return.

2. To come to the same state; as, to return from bondage to a state of freedom.

3. To answer.

He said, and thus the queen of heaven return'd.

4. To come again; to revisit.

Thou to mankind be good and friendly still, and oft return.

5. To appear or begin again after a periodical revolution.

With the year seasons return, but not to me returns day -

6. To show fresh signs of mercy.

Return, O Lord, deliver my soul. Ps. 6.

To return to God, to return from wickedness, to repent of sin or wandering from duty.

returnable

RETURN'ABLE, a.

1. That may be returned or restored.

2. In law, that is legally to be returned, delivered, given or rendered; as a writ or precept returnable at a certain day; a verdict returnable to the court; an attachment returnable to the king's bench.

returned

RETURN'ED, pp. Restored; given or sent back; repaid; brought or rendered to the proper court or officer.

returner

RETURN'ER, n. One who returns; one that repays or remits money.

returning

RETURN'ING, ppr. Giving, carrying or sending back; coming or going back; making report.