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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recry, v.1 [ME recreye (Manning), ONF recreire, -craire, OF recroire to yield in a trial by combat, med. L. recredere to surrender (oneself). Cf. Recreand ppl. adj. and Recriand ppl. adj.] reflex. To give (oneself) up, to surrender. — 1460 Hay Alex. (S.T.S.) 3285.
The duke was woundit sare and him recryit
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