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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1494-1501
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Ourpassing, vbl. n. [ME. (Wyclif) and e.m.E. ouerpassynge.] Going across or beyond; elapsing. —1494 Loutfut MS. 130 a.
That thocht a man enter in to the fosse he sal haf tary in the ourpassing [Lindsay MS. ouerpassing] of it —1500–1 Reg. Privy S. I. 89/1.
The archdenry of Schetland, vacand be ourpassing of tyme of the consecratioun of umquhile M. Johne Sincler
