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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overs-lord, irreg. var. of Overlord n., perh. by analogy with Over(i)sman n. — 1628 Conv. Burghs III. 260.
So that the inhabitants can haue no vther overs lord or mediat superior bot his maiestie
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