RE'CENT, adjective [Latin recens.] 1. New; being of late origin or existence. The ancients believed some parts of Egypt to be recent and formed by the mud discharged into the sea by the Nile. 2. Late; modern; as great and worthy men ancient or recent [Modern is now used.] 3. Fresh; lately received; as recent news or intelligence. 4. Late; of late occurrence; as a recent event or transaction. 5. Fresh; not long dismissed, released or parted from; as Ulysses, recent from the storms.
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