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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWER-FRET, ppl.adj. Also owr-fret. Decorated, covered with ornaments. Arch.Fif. 1827 W. Tennant Papistry Storm'd 200:
The gifts o' Cardinals and Paips, Owr-fret wi' spanglet gowden-caps.
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