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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourdrawin, -yn, Ordrawyne, p.p. [ME. over-drawe v. (c 1400).] a. Drawn or dragged across. b. Drawn to an end, passed away. — 1375 Barb. xv. 286 (E).
The wynd thaim helpyt … Swa that, in a litill space, Thair flote all our drawin [C. -yn] was a1500 Henr. III. 115/30 (Makc.).
Bot now that day is ordrawyne and done
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