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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recoutering, -cowtering, vbl. n. [f. Recouter,v.] The action of mending or refurbishing. — 1538 Treas. Acc. VII 35.
The recowtering and mending of the uther weschel witht the four buttonis forsaid Ib. 37.
For ane blak welvot hatt and for the sewing and recoutering of the samin 1539 Ib. 50.
For ane greit puncheoun, canwes, hay and for recoutering [pr. recountering] of the samin
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