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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWERLING, adj. Covering over, enveloping.Dmf. 1841 S. Hawkins Poems V. 25:
Wi' his surtout and velvet vest, An' owerling cloak.

[Phs. a reduced form of owerlying, overlying, from Owerlie.]

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