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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1590
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Our-, Overcros, v. [e.m.E. overcross (1567) to pass or lie across.] tr. (Appar. only in Fowler.) To cross, thwart, impede (cf. Croce v. 5, Crose v. 2). — c1590 Fowler I. 39/60.
That suche few short nights … Suld all my pleasouris ouercros and my deserts all drye c1590 Ib. 79/60.
Before Dame Fortoun … With luckles happ ourcros your hope
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