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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourreche ?,) Oureche, v. (? Cf. ME. over-reche (Piers Plowman) to encroach, e.m.E. over-reach (1577) to get the better of, outdo, and Ourreke v.1) —1555 Conv. Burghs I. 12.
Becaus diuers skipperis … daylie frauchtis thair schipis with … vnfremen … swa that fremen … may [? nocht] haif ony schip … throw the quhilk thai ar gritlie ourecheit [pr. onrecheit]
