▪ I. † reˈcrew, n. Obs.
In 7 recrewe, recrue.
[a. F. recrue, † recreue, reinforcement (16th c. in Littré), n. fem. f. recrû pa. pple. of recroître: see recruit n. and crew n.]
A body of soldiers intended to reinforce an army. = recruit n. 1.
| 1619 in Eng. & Germ. (Camden) 141 The reinforcing of his broken regiment with newe recrewes. 1641 Sc. Acts Chas. I (1814) V. 390 To enact that no leavies,..companies, or recrues of souldiouris, be..sent out of this Kingdome. |
▪ II. † reˈcrew, v. Obs.
In 7 Sc. recreu.
[f. prec. n.]
trans. To reinforce.
| 1637 Monro Expedition ii. 137 Having recreued his Armie againe out of Westfalia, he then marched on Stoade. 1644 Sc. Acts Chas. I (1814) VI. 62/1 That þis kingdome may be enabled to..recreu the armie sent forth if neid beis. |