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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Over-partied, Overpairtied, p.p. (f. Over adv. 8 and Party n.1 2: cf. Overmach n. and ME. (c 1350) and e.m.E. overmacche, -match v. (to be more than a match for).) — c1650 P. Gordon Brit. Dist. 140.
He perceaues the adjutant ingadged and ouer partied Ib. 188.
The gowernour of the towne … adwances with a strong pairtie of thrie or foure troupes, by the which, being overpairtied, the Gordones are forced to reteir
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