ˈrekən v. 1 tr. count or
compute by
calculation. 2 tr. (foll. by in) count in or
include in computation. 3 tr. (often foll. by as or to be)
consider or
regard (reckon
him wise; reckon
them to be
beyond hope). 4 tr. a (foll. by
that + clause)
conclude after calculation; be of
the considered
opinion. b colloq. (foll. by to + infin.)
expect (reckons to
finish by Friday). 5 intr.
make calculations;
add up an
account or
sum. 6 intr. (foll. by
on, upon)
rely on, count on, or base plans on. 7 intr. (foll. by with) a
take into account. b settle accounts
with. øreckon up 1 count
up;
find the
total of. 2 settle accounts. to be reckoned with of
considerable importance;
not to be ignored. [OE (ge)recenian f. WG]