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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1531-1533
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Recountering, vbl. n. [e.m.E. recountring (Caxton), Recounter v.] A meeting or coming together. b. An armed encounter; armed opposition. — 1531 Bell. Boece I 14.
Ilk ane of thame slew othir at thair recountering regarding nothir … time nor place 1531 Ib. 114.
Thay traistit, eftir deith of Caratak, na recountering to be foundin 1533 Id. Livy I 165/2.
But ony recountering or debate, thai gaif iijc plegeis for place
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