A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Our-, Overby, v. [Late ME. overbigge (c 1430), e.m.E. overbye (1530), to pay too much for.] tr. To buy off, procure the release of (anyone) by payment. — a1500 Prestis of Peblis 283 (Asl.).
The theif full weile he will him self ourby Quhen the lele man in the lak will ly a1500 Ib. 1260 (Ch.).
Gold nor gude corne [etc.] … This officer with bud may nocht ouerby
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