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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourlading,) Oureladin, vbl. n. [Our adv. 9, Ladin(g vbl. n.; cf. Overlade v.] Overloading (of a ship). — 1508 Acta Conc. MS. XIX. 170.
Thare has bene grete skath … done … throu the oureladin of the schippis
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