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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1661
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(Overquite, v.) P.t. overquait. [Over adv. 3; Quite v.] tr. To hand over, resign (a function). —? 1661 Kirkwall Chart. 89.
They over quait the ruilling of the burgh to the ould maiastrats in respect they fand it trublesome
