rescript vs rewrite

rescript and rewrite both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rescript	Yes	No	No	No
rewrite	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, rescript and rewrite are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of rescript include revision.

rescript (noun)	rewrite (noun)
something that has been written again	something that has been written again
the act of rewriting something
a reply by a Pope to an inquiry concerning a point of law or morality
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

rescript (verb)	rewrite (verb)
	write differently; alter the writing of
	rewrite so as to make fit to suit a new or different purpose