What does "recollect" mean?

Recollect: Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect participle. The Tyrian queen . . . Admired his fortunes, more admired the man; Then recollected stood. Dryden.

Additional senses

  1. 2.A friar of the Strict Observance, -- an order of Franciscans. [Written also Recollet.] Addis & Arnold.

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