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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWERDRAW, v. Also -draa. To draw a cudgel or the like over (someone), to beat, strike.Sh. 1815 Shet. Advert. (6 Jan. 1862):
I sou'd owrdraa dee owr d' harnpan wi a kill-tree, an skow dee skult ta learn dee.
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