All 3 Uses of
recompense
in
The Ramayana
- Each merit, by his subtle sense; He matched with proper recompense.†
Book 2 *recompense = compensate for a loss; or pay a reward
- Then mete not out for one offence This all-involving recompense.†
Book 3
- Let pearls and gems and gold repay The feats of many a desperate day, That all may go triumphant hence Proud of their noble recompense.†
Book 6
Definition:
compensation for loss; or payment or reward
Recompense is seldom used in modern literature.