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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rekles,) Reckles, Rakles, v. [OE réceléasian, f. réceléas Rekles adj. ‘In later use only Sc., and perh. formed anew from the adj.’ (OED).] tr., reflex., and absol. or intr. To neglect; to be negligent or heedless (of). — 1567 Q. Mary in Anderson Collect. Mary I 100.
And albeit he [sc. Bothwell] hes in sum pointis or ceremonies raklest himself [etc.] a1568 Scott iii 26.
Reckles nocht ȝour eirand for the rane a1568 Balnaves Bann. MS 139b/105.
Evill is the gyd that saillis but tyde Syne raklesis [pr. rakless is; M. rekless] the ruder a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xxiii 31.
Quhair I haif recklest, I recant