Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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RECREIT, n., v. Also recreet (Abd. 1837 J. Leslie Willie and Maggie 45, 1929 J. Alexander Mains and Hilly 4, 1939 Scots Mag. (March) 420). n.Sc. forms of Eng. recruit (Per. 1704 Hist. MSS. Comm. Reports XII. App. viii. 61). See P.L.D. §§ 37, 121.