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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reconvene, -veen, v. [med. L. reconvenire to resummons (1231 in Latham), obs. F. reconvenir (1347 in Godef.), e.m.E. reconvene to convene again (1647), Convene v.] tr. a. To countercharge (an accuser); to bring a counter-action against. b. To resummons. c. To convene again. —a. 1454 Aberd. B. Rec. MS V i p. 284 (21 Nov.).
Schir Robert of Clat … clamyt Maister John of Cadiou of iiij lib. and the sammyn Maister John reconvenit the forsaid Schir Robert … at wrangwisly he held fra hym xvj marcis —b. 1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. ii xxxi 9 (1678) 581.
The defender cannot again be reconveened for the same crime —c. c1650 Spalding II 304.
The people reconvenit to the efternone's sermon