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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1460-1501
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Reclus(e, n. [ME (Ancr. R.) and e.m.E. reclus(e, F. reclus(e.] A recluse. In recluse, living under a religious rule (cf. F. en reclus(e). — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 4895.
That thare was ane nvn callit a woman preist Was in recluse 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 645.
Auant veillane, thow reclus imperfite
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