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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recours(e, n.2 [Var. of Rescours(e n.1 1.] (A) rescue. —1533 Bell. Livy II 29/29.
To bring agane the residew of thare armye to thare recours 1375 Barb. iii 76 (H).
When the king theim maide recourse [E. rescours], Duke Betyse tooke on hym the flight
