rec1
[rek]
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Origin of rec1
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening
rec2
[rek]
- a recommendation: I need a rec for a vegetarian restaurant.
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Origin of rec2
by shortening
rec.1
- (in prescriptions) fresh.
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Origin of rec.1
From the Latin word recēns
rec.2
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Examples from the Web for rec
Contemporary Examples
No word on whether, if the series be picked up, Lowe will pull a Parks and Rec and leave it after only four seasons.
Sinead O’Connor Writes Miley Cyrus Another Letter, Britney Spears Thinks Her Video Was Too SexyCulture Team
October 4, 2013
Looking for a rec center with an acre of cardio and weight machines like the ones used at the Beijing Olympics?
We were in the rec room and the door opened and in walked this girl with bright blue eyes.
Historical Examples
You rec'lect that there ain't a roof on that side o' the house.
Friendship VillageZona Gale
Your's of the 2d inst I rec'd last night, for which I am obliged to you.
The Campaign of 1776 around New York and BrooklynHenry P. Johnston
Do you care to rec'lect, Henry, that all our venison is gone?
The Keepers of the TrailJoseph A. Altsheler
"Since the 18th September, I have rec'd only 35¼ dollars," Fenno lamented.
The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4)Albert J. Beveridge
Also the servant of Tonomon Samme came and shewed me a letter which he had rec.
Diary of Richard Cocks Vol. IRichard Cocks
rec
- informal short for recreation ground
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Word Origin and History for rec
n.
1929 as a shortening of recreation.
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