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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reculing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. and ME reculyng(e (c1380), -ing, -coyling, Recul(e v.] Recoiling (of a gun). —1558–9 Edinb. Old Acc. I 285.
Ane corbell for reculing of the peces
