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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Our-lang, Oure-, a. and adv. [ME. (13th c.) and e.m.E. over long(e. Cf. Over-lang.] Too long (in time). a. adj. b. adv.a. 1405 B.M. MS. Cott. Vesp. F VII 86.
The qwilk the maneir thair of war ourlang to put in writing to ȝw 1456 Hay I. 7/12, etc.
Becaus it war our lang and prolixt thing to count all c1500-c1512 Dunb. xl. 18.
Fra ourlang fasting ȝe ȝow refrene 1513 Doug. xi. Prol. 55.b. 1456 Hay I. 231/8.
The were … quhilk hes lestit oure lang a1500 K. Hart 389.
Our lang, madame, ȝe keipit thir hie towris c1490 Irland Asl. MS. I. 71/16.
I haue haldin … crabitnes ourlang in myn hert 1533 Bell. Livy I. 105/2.
That he was oure lang licent to the said authorite
