Rē'col-lēct'1, v. t.
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.]
- To recover or recall the knowledge of; to bring back to the mind or memory; to remember.
- To cause to be composed or collected. [Rare.]
The Tyrian queen Admired his fortunes, more admired the man; Then recollected stood. Dryden.