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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1541-1639
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Overledder, n. Also: -lader. [Ledder n.2 3; ME. and e.m.E. (1408) ovur-, overlether.] a. The upper of a shoe; also attrib. with hyde. b. Some part of the harness of a horse. —a. 1541 Aberd. B. Rec. I. 176.
Solis exemplis, over ledderis exemplis 1639 Kirkcaldy Presb. 158.
He weares the overladers of shoes upon his soles when he is in the loft — 1586 Edinburgh Testaments XV. 131 b.
Ane creschit sole hyde & ane creschit over ledder hydeb. 1626 Master of Works Accounts (ed.) II. 197.
Taikle to be traisis, … hipraipes and over ledderis
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