[re.cess] n [L recessus, fr. recedere to recede] (1531) 1: the action of receding: recession
2: a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part 3 a: indentation, cleft "a deep ~ in the hill" b: alcove "a ~ lined with books"
4: a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation "children playing at ~"
[2]recess vt (1809) 1: to put into a recess "~ed lighting"
2: to make a recess in
3: to interrupt for a recess ~ vi: to take a recess