A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recomburse, v. (? Erron., by confusion of Recompens v. with Remburs(e v.) tr. To repay (a person) a sum due; to recompensate. —1597–8 Milne-Home MSS 66.
Quhidder of thame debursis for the uther the uther sall recomburse him of the first that cumes in
