\Re*coup"\, Recoupe \Re*coupe"\ (-k??p"), v. t. [F.
recouper; pref. re- re- + couper to cut.]
1. (Law) To keep back rightfully (a part), as if by cutting
   off, so as to diminish a sum due; to take off (a part)
   from damages; to deduct; as, where a landlord recouped the
   rent of premises from damages awarded to the plaintiff for
   eviction.
2. To get an equivalent or compensation for; as, to recoup
   money lost at the gaming table; to recoup one's losses in
   the share market.
3. To reimburse; to indemnify; -- often used reflexively and
   in the passive.
         Elizabeth had lost her venture; but if she was bold,
         she might recoup herself at Philip's cost. --Froude.
         Industry is sometimes recouped for a small price by
         extensive custom.                     --Duke of
                                               Argyll.