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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recantit, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. recanted (1671), Recant v.] That have recanted, in the sense of Recant v. —1563 Reg. Neubotle 334.
To … sex agit decraipit and recantit monkis, xijxx li.