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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Croce-over, prep. [e.m.E. cross over (17th c.), crosse adv. (1577).] Across. —1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Particata.
With these fallis, ilke square piece of lande … is met croce-ouer the middis
