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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Over-,) Owersyd, Owarside, n. [e.m.E. and late ME. (Trevisa) ouere-, ovirsyde, -side.] The upper or higher side. — c 1556 Melrose Reg. Rec. III. 242.
Colmislie, the owarside … Lawdopmyre, the neddersyd 1585 Echt-Forbes Chart. 123.
Passand … to ane gret yirdfast stane … upone the owersyd of the gait
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