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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: 1567-1587
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Ourwoman, (-women), n. [After Ourman n. 2. Also Overiswoman.] A female chief arbiter or judge, having the casting vote. —1567 Reg. Privy S. V. ii. 360/1 (see Odman n. (a)). 1587 Acts III. 469/2 (see Odwoman n.).
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