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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWERWEEK, v. Also our week, o'er-.

1. See quot.; 2. as ppl.adj. o'erweekit, of meat: kept too long in the market, and therefore sold at a lower price (Teviotd. 1825 Jam.).

1.Ib.:
He, who has staid in a place longer than was intended, is said to have our-weekit himself, especially if he has not returned in the same week in which he went.