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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1597
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Overlyar, n. [Lyar n.; cf. Ourlyar n. (and Overlay v. 2 b).] = Ourlyar n. a. —1597 Skene Verb. S. s.v. Shireffe.
The schireffe … sal punish sorners, overlyars, maisterful beggars, [etc.]