2 entries under this word

Recollect

Rē'col-lēct', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. RECOLLECTED; p. pr. & vb. n. RECOLLECTING.] [Prefix re and collect, Lat. recolligere, recollectum, It. raccogliere, Sp. recolegir, recoger, Pg. recoller, Pr. recollegir, recollir, Fr. recueillir.]

  1. To recover or recall the knowledge of; to bring back to the mind or memory; to remember.
  2. To cause to be composed or collected. [Rare.]

The Tyrian queen Admired his fortunes, more admired the man; Then recollected stood. Dryden.

Re'-col-lĕct', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [Prefix re and collect.] To collect again; to gather what has been scattered; as, to re-collect routed troops.

He, his wonted pride Soon re-collecting, . . . raised Their fainted courage. Milton.