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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oursmeir, v. [Smere v.] To anoint or smear over (part of the body). absol. — a1605 Montg. Flyt. 93 (T).
With pottingeris poulderis except thow ovrsmeir [H. oversmeir] That scab that ȝe beir will scall thé to the schoulderis
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