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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overrede,) Overreid, -read, v. [e.m.E. and ME. (c 1375) ouerrede, overread, e.m.E. ore-read (1601), OE. oferrǽdan. Cf. Ourrede v.] a. To re-read. b. To read through. —a. 1599 Maxwell Mem. II. 37.
I shall reid and ouerreid your Maiestie's lessounsb. 1604-31 Craig ii. 17.
When the lector shall be weary to ouerread these lubricke lynes, hee shall … ouerlooke the rest
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