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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1546-1574
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Ourtre, n. [Our adv. 1. (Cf. Overtrie.) Also in the later dial.] A cross-beam. — 1546 Edinb. Guild Ct. 2 June.
Johne Spretty may haif ane small corbell for the rest of his ourtre of his penteis to beir the ruf thairof 1573–4 E. Loth. Antiq. Soc. VII. 75.
Ane garroun to be ane ourtre
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