A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reincidens, -cydens, -cedens, n. [Cf. med. L. (Eng.) reinciditio recurring again (1380), reincidentia reservation (1543), also Reincident,adj. and 17th c. Eng. reincidency relapse (1622).] Relapse. —c1420 Wynt. vii 2678.
Thai suld newyr be contrare To … Ingland … Wndyr the payne off re-incydens [C. reincidens, W. reincedens]
