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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Over-,) Ov'rwarred, p.p. [Over prep. 10; War v.] Worsted. —1672 M. Bruce Rattling Dry Bones 5.
Good Lord … I am ov'rwarred long-syne; if Thou do not something we have done with it
