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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourgang, v. Also: o'er-. [Cf. Overgang.] a. tr. To walk over, cover by walking. b. To oppress. c. To overrun, infest. —a. c1460 Vert. Mess (S.T.S.) 12.
The price of sa mekile land as a man may ourgang quhill the mes is in doingeb. a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. xxi. 63.
Bot quhen our nychtbour we ourgang We laubour iustice to delay 1622-6 Bisset I. 16/20.
Crowell oppressouris wald nocht the puir ourgangc. 1692 Pitcairne Assembly i. iii. 21.
That place is all overgrown with briers and thorns, and they'll soon oe'rgang Scotland too
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