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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400-1499, 1587
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(Ourlefe,) Ourleff, Oureleyf, v.1 [Lefe v.3 Cf. Ourleve v., and Ourlefev.2] tr. To outlive. — 14.. Regiam Majestatem 89.
Gif that samyn man ourleffis the wif 1587 Melville Chart. 130.
Giff sche oure leyfis the said Johne Melwyll
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