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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recray, v. [MF recréer (late 14th c. in Larousse), earlier recrier, L. recreare Recreat(e v.] = Recreat(e v. 3. Also intr. —15.. Clar. v 1775.
The ȝoung quenis war led from the chappell … to thair chalmeris thay went them to recray, And alse to cleith them in ane new aray Ib. 2971.
Hir ladies … In chalmer war thay put for to recray [: day]
