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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1538-1539
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Recoutering, -cowtering, vbl. n. [f. Recouter,v.] The action of mending or refurbishing. — 1538 Treasurer's Accounts VII 35.
The recowtering and mending of the uther weschel witht the four buttonis forsaid 1538 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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