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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Over-,) Ovirchargeing, vbl. n. [e.m.E. (1529). For this sense, cf. e.m.E. ouercharge(d) (1593).] Of a gun: Overloading (with gunpowder). —1531 Bell. Boece I. cii.
James the Secound … was slane … be sklice of ane gun that brak be ouirchargeing
