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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1550-1560
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Recognisance, n. [e.m.E. and late ME recognisance (1436), -ysa(u)nce, -izance, OF recognussance, etc. (mod. F. reconnaissance).] Recognition or acknowledgement of ? superiority or dependence. — c1550-60 Arundel MS 238/14.
And in signe of recognisance & knawlage, pray to thé
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