Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Raynalde (fl. 1542–1552), physician and printer. From re- + engender, in later use frequently after French rengendrer to engender again, to regenerate.
Definition of re-engender in US English:
re-engender
verb
with objectTo engender again.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Thomas Raynalde (fl. 1542–1552), physician and printer. From re- + engender, in later use frequently after French rengendrer to engender again, to regenerate.