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CIDE DICTIONARY
recouch | recount | recounting | recountment | recoup | recoupe | recouper | recoupment | recourse | recourseful | recover

recoupe

CIDE DICTIONARY

recoupev. t. [F. recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.].
  •  To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part) from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for eviction.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in the share market.  [1913 Webster]
  •  To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and in the passive.  [1913 Webster]
    "Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold, she might recoup herself at Philip's cost."  [1913 Webster]
    "Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by extensive custom."  [1913 Webster]

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