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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recapitulation, n. [e.m.E. and late ME recapitulacion (c1410), -tion (1579), ME recapitulacoun (Purvey).] The act of rehearsing or enumerating (a number of items). —1531 Bell. Boece I iii.
Ane schort recapitulation of all kingis of Britane