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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourblaw, v. [Cf. e.m.E. and ME. overblow(e (Chaucer and Gower).] tr. To blow over so as to cover. — 1513 Doug. viii. iv. 158.
And reky nycht … Gan thikkyn our al the cavern and ourblaw [Ruddim. ouerblaw]
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