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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Resent, -cent, v. [e.m.E. ressent (1605), re-, risent (1622), re(s)cent (1642), OF resentir (1190 in Larousse, f. L. sentīre to feel.] tr.

1. To feel, be aware of (something). c1590 Fowler I 112/15.
As Troy … can … yit resent [It. sente] his pen who song [etc.] Ib. 142/10.
Shee, obiect, maks me obiects all forgoe Which may displace or yet resent disdaynes 1595 Lett. Jas. VI to Eliz. 111.
Ye neuer uearied … to foruairne me of my perrell, resenting it als uiuelie as if it had bene your owin

b. To be concerned about, to care for, to take in hand (a state of affairs). 1641 Bk. Carlaverock II 139.
We … hes nane to kythe for vs; howbeit my Lord Kirkcudbright does quhat he can to recent our wronges, bothe heir and in Edinburgh

2. To feel or express gratitude for, to appreciate (a kindness). 1631 Red Bk. Menteith II 143.
To latt the world knaw how muche I resent ȝour lordship's fauour 1693 Seafield Corr. 118.
The kyndnes ye express … put a great difficultie on me, how to suittably recent it 1695 Misc. Hist. Soc. V 273.
There are some … who resents kindly the many good offices he has heaped upon me

3. a. To show in an unfavourable light; to express disapproval of. b. To feel disapproval of; to regard with disfavour.a. 1648 Glasgow B. Rec. II 157.
A commissioune … to recent the mercats of Kirkintulloche [etc.] 1658–60 Breadalbane Lett. No. 925.
So far as I can I will recent the hardnes of thair conditionb. 16.. Herries Mem. 101.
Men violentile sett formerlie against the queen did now lykwayes recent her condition