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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourflow, v. [Sc. var. of Overflow.] a. intr. To brim over, superabound. b. tr. To flow over, overspread, cover. — 1513 Doug. xiii. viii. 32.
The landwart hynys than … For the soft sesson ourflowis full of joy c1590 J. Stewart II. 224/18.
As the dustie mow This kingis seid sall all the erth ourflow
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