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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oversett, p.p. [Late ME. over sette (15th c.); Over adv. 4. Cf. also Ourset(t p.p.] Of a surface: Set over with (jewels). —1559 Reg. Episc. Aberd. I. lxxxix.
The bishop's great mitre all oversett with orient pearle and stones
