REC'REANT, a. [See Craven.] 1. Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; hence, cowardly; mean spirited.2. Apostate; false.Who for so many benefits receiv'd, turn'd recreant to God, ingrate and false.REC'REANT, n. One who yields in combat and cries craven; one who begs for mercy; hence, a mean spirited, cowardly wretch.
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