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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Recompensment,) Recompansment, n. [e.m.E. recompencement, OF recompensement (1358 in Godef.).] Recompense, return (of (= for)). —1554 Corr. M. Lorraine 390.
Without your grace mak me sum help … I nor na trew man … may haif ane lyfe … for thair is na recompansment as yet 1562 Treas. Acc. XI 205.
To … perfurneoure in the curie in recompansment of ane suddart quhilk he tuke at … Correiche
