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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recueil(l, v. [e.m.E. recuyel, -cul(e (Caxton), -cuel(e, F. recueillir, -cuillir (11th c.), OF -coiller, L. recolligere. See also Recoil(e v.] tr. To receive with hospitality, to welcome. —1587 Rait & Cameron King James's Secret 139.
We are heir in greatest perplexitie … hardlie recueillit of her majestie … and in effect misknawin of our haill acquentance c1590 J. Stewart 203 §15.
The godlie maede … me recueillit vith ane courtas kis
