There are infinite reveries and numberless extravagancies pass
through both [wise and foolish minds].
Addison.
Re*ver"sal (?), a. [See Reverse.] Intended to reverse; implying
reversal. [Obs.] Bp. Burnet.
Re*ver"sal, n. [From Reverse.] 1. The act of reversing; the causing to
move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an
inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal
of objects by a convex lens.
2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which
amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an
attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void.
Blackstone.
Re*verse" (?), a. [OE. revers, OF. revers, L. reversus, p. p. of
revertere. See Revert.] 1. Turned backward; having a contrary or
opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the
reverse order or method. "A vice reverse unto this." Gower.