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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1565-1593
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Ourluking, Owrluiking, vbl. n. [Ourluke v. 1 a; also e.m.E. overlokynge (1483), ouerlooking, in other senses.] Tolerating, allowing to go unchecked, conniving (at). — 1565 Reg. Privy C. I. 353.
That the saidis … rebellis be nocht throw ourluking and oursycht nurissit in thair rebellioun 1593 Acts IV. 18/2.
Be suffering and owrluiking of forbodin … or vnaccustumat guidis
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