The Only Use of
recompense
in
Jane Eyre
- angels sing Psalms;' says he, 'I wish to be a little angel here below;' he then gets two nuts in recompense for his infant piety.†
p. 40.7recompense = compensate for a loss; or pay a reward
Definition:
compensation for loss; or payment or reward
Recompense is seldom used in modern literature.