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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Recouter,) -cowter, v. [F. recoudre to sew again.] To mend or refurbish. See also Recoutering,vbl. n. —1536 Treas. Acc. VI 460.
For ane quhingȝear to the kingis grace recowterit with silver and giltin
