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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: 1627-1646
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Overwing, v. [e.m.E. (1623).] tr. To outflank (an enemy force). —1627 Kellie Pallas Armata 64. 1646 Baillie II. 419.
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