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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1612
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(Over-,) Owerclositet, p.p. [? Irreg. or erron. for overclosit closed or covered over: cf. late ME. overclose v. (1393, c 1430).] — 1612 Rec. Convention of Royal Burghs II. 366.
Twa lang laich hoyes, flattbottomit, close owerclositet and ticht for preserving the guids fra rayne
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