recreaunt

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman, Middle French recreant; equivalent to recreyen +‎ -ant or re- +‎ creaunt.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌrɛkrɛːˈa(u̯)nt/, /ˈrɛkrɛːa(u̯)nt/

Adjective

recreaunt

  1. defeated, overcome
    Synonyms: cravant, creaunt
  2. cowardly, disloyal

Descendants

  • English: recreant

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