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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1679
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(Overnois,) Overnoyse, v. [Nois v.] tr. To overwhelm with noise. — 1679 J. Barclay Descr. Cath. Ch. 28.
With flouds of wine, they drowned all their cares, And did with musick over-noyse their feares
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