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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overcum, -come, Owercum, n. A surplus or extra; also attrib. = Ourcum n. —1547 (c 1580) Edinb. B. Rec. II. 129.
That … the superplus and owercum be delyuerit to the thesaurer 1614 Conv. Burghs II. 464.
The said officers stipend … to be payit … as followes … the ane halfe thairof be the excressence and overcum of the ministers stipend 1675 Cunningham Diary 63. —attrib. 1679 Torry Coal & Salt Wks. 13 a.
To 16 bolles 2 pecks overcome salt Ib. 22 a.
