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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1400
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(Our-,) Owrlardschip, n. [f. Ourlard,n.] The superiority of a fief; the feudal status and rights of the overlord of a fief. — 1400 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 48.
[To] joyis thaim frely … that is to say … Caldorwod & Grene hyll wyth the owr lardschip of a quartar of Thorntone
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