Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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OWER-RIN, v. Also owre-rin (Knr. 1891 H. Haliburton Ochil Idylls 23). Sc. forms of Eng. overrun. See Rin, v.
1. To run over (Ork. 1964). Obs. in Eng. from 17th c.Sc. 1769 Weekly Mag. (25 May) 254:
A young child was overun [sic] by a horse and cart, and killed on the spot.
†2. In harrowing: to go over the ground.Ork. 1766 P. Fea MS. Diary (20 May):
Dressing and overrunning the Gornside and half-penny lands.
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