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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourwade, v. [ME. (once) over-wad p.p. (Wyclif), OE. oferwadan.] tr. To wade across. —1456 Hay I. 37/16.
That … he suld mak that ryver sa lytill that a wyf passand the contree suld nocht wete hir kneis till ourwade it
