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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Our-,) Ouremete, v. P.t. -met. [Our adv. 1; Mete v.2 Cf. OE. metan to measure, measure by paces, pass over.] tr. To walk across the full extent of, to pass over. Cf. Met v. 2 e. — a1400 Leg. S. xxxi. 461.
Than wes brocht thare a lang plat … & scho on it with fet bare But abaysing it ouremet
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