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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Our-, Owrthraw, n. [f. Ourthraw v.: cf. Overthraw and Ourthrow(e.] Overthrow, defeat, ruin, or an instance of these. —a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 139 (Harl.).
Quhare that kingis … Brekkis faith to God … Thare ciuile iustice man suffer gret ourthraw a1568 Scott xxi. 31.
Cupeid, … this is nocht the first ourthraw That thow hes done to me 1570 Leslie 198.
The vangairde set upoun the Inglis men … and gaif thame ane notabill owrthraw Ib. 212.
This ourthraw of the Inglismen 1586 Misc. Bann. C. II. 214.
[Title of a book] Owrthraw of the grit
