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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Ourspynner, v. [Frequent. f. *ourspin: see Over-spyn v.] tr. To move rapidly over. — 1513 Doug. iv. iv. 53.
The herd of hartis … Ourspynnerand [Ruddim. ouer spynnerand] with swyft cours the plane vaill
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