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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recall, v. Also: (-coll). [e.m.E. recall to bring back by calling (1582), in sense a below (1611), etc.] a. To call back to the mind. b. To withdraw (a writing) from circulation. —a. c1590 Fowler I 207/4.
Lord quha … dothe to mynde na mair there guylt re[call] [: fall, smal, thral]b. 1613 Nugae Scoticae 15.
To omitt no meanis … that micht procure the said libell to be recallit Ib. 16.
The lybell was recollit and the author thairof hangit
