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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Our-,) Ouresild, p.p. (Our adv. 4; Sile v. to wainscot or to overlay (an interior wall or ceiling).) —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 11190.
The ruffe with plete of gold was all ouresild