n. [ F. récollet, fr. L. recollectus, p. p. of recolligere to gather again, to gather up; NL., to collect one's self, esp. for religious contemplation. ] (Eccl.) Same as Recollect, n. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The Tyrian queen . . .
Admired his fortunes, more admired the man;
Then recollected stood. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Recollet. ] (Eccl.) A friar of the Strict Observance, -- an order of Franciscans.
n. [ Cf. F. récollection. ]
From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having the power of recollecting. J. Foster. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The Tyrian queen . . .
Admired his fortunes, more admired the man;
Then recollected stood. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Recollet. ] (Eccl.) A friar of the Strict Observance, -- an order of Franciscans.
n. [ Cf. F. récollection. ]
From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having the power of recollecting. J. Foster. [ 1913 Webster ]