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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rerect, v. [Shortened f. e.m.E. re-erect (1598), f. re- and Erect v.] tr. To set up again, reinstate. —1622-6 Bisset II 369/9.
That the bischoprie of Rosse … was rerected be King David the first