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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourlay, -ley, v. P.p. -laid. [Sc. var. of Overlay v.] tr. a. To oppress. = Overlay v. 2 b. b. To paint; cf. Lay v.¹ 43 b.a. 1573 Sempill Sat. P. xxxix. 301.
To puneis lounes that hes ourlaid this land By murthour, treasoun 1615 Stirling B. Rec. I. 137.
Thair is sindrie unlauchfull persones … that … ourleyis the burgh with thair wyffis and barnes 1615 Misc. Maitl. C. II. 171.
That na outland nor inland beggeris … sall repair throw the contrey nor ourlay the samen begging steilling [etc.]b. 1616 Edinb. B. Rec. VI. 377.
For taking doune the ald croce and building the new, … Item to ourlay the tymber [£1/10/0]