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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourgilt, v. P.t. and p.p. -gilt. [Cf. Ourgilt p.p. and Gilt v.] tr. To gild over; also fig. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 27.
The purpur hevyn our scailit in silvir sloppis Ourgilt the treis Ib. 267.
Your angel mouthis … has … faire our-gilt oure speche that imperfyte Stude or your goldyn pennis schupe to wryte —1569 Treas. Acc. XII. 155.
Fyve auld angell nobillis to ourgilt the samyn [silver work]
