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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Our-late,) Ourlait, Oure-late, adv. Too late. = Over-late. — 1533 Boece x. ii. 347.
Sum vnchancye aventure … sall eftirwart oure late teich our posterite how fer [etc.] a1568 Bann. MS. 264 b/54.
It is ourlait to schute me oute
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