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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1585-1586
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Recline, -clein, v. [e.m.E. recline (1566), late ME reclyne (c1420), OF recliner (13th c. in Godef.), L. reclīnāre.] intr. To bend down or over, to incline again. lit. and fig. — 1585 James VI Ess. 67.
At last Diana doun her head recleind, Into the sea 1586 A. Hay Nobility 49.
These may make soom doubt … of the king reclining towards that state whearin thinges wear before
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