A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourgiltit, -ed, p.p. and ppl. a. [e.m.E. and ME. ouergylted (1480), -gilted (c 1400)]. Gilded over. = Ourgilt p.p. —1587-99 Hume vii. 41.
Ou'rgilted coups with carued couers clear 1580-92 James VI Lusus R. 16.
Thay brocht the bullok nar quhilk had hir hornis ourgiltit
