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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourgiver,) Ourgewar, n. [Cf. Overgiver.] One who gives up (a property etc.). —1557 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 302.
To the resignaris and ourgewaris forsaidis [of fishings and land] in recompensatioun of thair skaithis and expenssis
