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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overthrow, Owerthrough, prep. [Cf. Ourthrow and Overthort(e.] All over, throughout. = Overthort(e B 2. — 1569-73 Bann. Memor. 161.
To all and sundrie noblemen … ouerthrow [T. owerthrough] all Scotland
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"Overthrow prep.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/overthrow_prep>
