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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Recus(e, v. [ME (Trevisa) and e.m.E. recuse, F. récuser (13th c.), L. recūsāre.] tr. a. Of a sheriff: To fail or refuse to carry out his duty. b. To object to (a sheriff) as prejudiced. —a. 1438 Acts II 32/1.
Geyff the schirra recus to do his offyce or be neclygent —b. 1482–3 Acta Aud. in Acta Conc. II ciii.
That the said schiref has procedit unordourly … because that efter he was recusit and suspectit for the cause abone expremit he wald nocht [etc.]