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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recoct, v. [e.m.E. recoct (1562).] To boil or cook a second or subsequent time. —1646 J. Hope Diary (1958) 175.
The lixive remaineing is rapported to the cathrones, againe to be recocted, which is reiterat so long as [etc.]
