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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Our-,) Ourethrow, prep. [Our adv.; Throw prep. Perh. patterned on Ourthwort. Cf. Overthrow.] So as to pass through from one side to the other, right through. — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 3865.
[He] hit him apovn ane side Quhill quhyte ourethrow his cost his pannoun past And left the trunscheoun stikand in him fast
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