Middle English Dictionary Entry
recoverī(e n.
Entry Info
| Forms | recoverī(e n. Also recǒverī(e, recoverẹ̄, recoeverẹ̄. |
| Etymology | OF reco(u)vree; for recoeverẹ̄ cp. ME recoevre , var. of recoveren v.(2). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Law The act of gaining possession of property, income, money owed, etc. by legal action; haven ~ ayen, ?to receive amends from (sb. for damage or harm committed).
Associated quotations
- (1424) Let.Bk.Lond.I (Gldh LetBk I)291 : If any fele him greved ageyn this establement have be [?read: he] recoveree a geyn the Shireve of suche grevaunce to hym done.
- (1440-41) Visit.Alnwick125b : We enioyne yow..that..ye sewe for the recouerye of thoe xx s., the whiche oon Knyvyngtone of Derbyshire oght yerely to pay to your place.
- (1441) Proc.Privy C.5.158 : It was advised..þat his obligacion be delivered to þe oþer partie for þe recoeveree þerof as lawe wol.
- (1472-3) RParl.6.4b : We..graunten..to pay the x part of..the issues and profittes..which eny persone..hath..by any manere execution by any Statute or Recovery extended.