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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Over-, Owertwinkle, Ou'rtwinckle, v. [Over prep. 11 b.] tr. To twinkle all over. — a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 59 (W).
The dewe … Overtwinkling [L. Owertwinkling, Wr. Ou'r twinckling] all the treis
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