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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWERLIE, v. Also ourlie. To lie or fall down, in phr. at the ourlyin, -liean, ready to fall or lie down from fatigue, weakness, childbirth, etc. (Sc. 1880 Jam.). [ʌu(ə)r′lɑe]Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff. 121:
A wiz jist at the ourliean, or we wan haim.