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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recydivacyon, n. (Late ME and e.m.E. resydiuacion (c1420), recidiuacion (1513), rec-, residivation, F. récidivation (15th c.), med. L. recidivation- relapse into sin.) —a1538 Abell 9*b.
Recydiuacyon to infidelite wes punyst
