reˈcoupe, n. rare—0.
[f. recoup v.; cf. F. recoupe cuttings, waste.]
(See quots.)
The first sense is a mistake based on Manley (1672).
| a. 1704 J. Harris Lex. Techn. I, Recoupe, in Law, is a quick and sharp reply to a peremptory Demand. [Hence in Bailey (1721) and later Dicts.] |
| b. 1810 Tomlins Law Dict., Recoupe, the keeping back or stopping something which is due. |