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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overhaling,) Overhailling, ppl. a. Overbearing (cf. Overhale v. 3 a). —1650 Glasgow Wrights Acts 7.
The deacone [is] … not to be interruptit by overhailling or railling speaches
