I. ˈre-ˌklüs, ri-ˈklüs, ˈre-ˌklüz adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French reclus, literally, shut away, from Late Latin reclusus, past participle of recludere to shut up, from Latin re- + claudere to close — more at close
Date: 13th century
: marked by withdrawal from society : solitary
• re·clu·sive ri-ˈklü-siv, -ziv adjective
• re·clu·sive·ly adverb
• re·clu·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 13th century
: a person who leads a secluded or solitary life