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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reconquest, v. [Cf. e.m.E. reconquest (1560), and obs. F. reconquester (1582 in Godef.). See also Reconquesh v.] tr. To reconquer. —1456 Hay I 106/27.
To reconquest it and bring it [sc. the kingdom of Jerusalem] to the kynde airis
