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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Reconquesh, -quish, v. [Conques v., Conquis(e v.] tr. To reconquer; to win again by conquest. — c1590 Fowler II 72/26.
He may … returne agane to his ancient possessioun and reconquesh it Ib. 75/14. 1625 Garden Kings 63.
Thy knight-hoode hes reconquished thy crowne
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