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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1494
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Ourle, Ourule, n. (OF. and AF. ourle, F. orle, e.m.E. orle (1572), ‘a narrow band … following the outline of the shield, but not extending to the edge of it’ (OED.).) — 1494 Loutfut MS. 13 a.
And gif ȝe wil wit quhat is ourule luk the armes of … Montenay and ourle is maid of bestis … & of othir thingis 1494 Ib. 38 a.
Ourle … in generall signifies keping & closour
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