A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourlefe,) Oureleiff, v.2 [Lefe v.3 1 b (to survive), or ? Lefe v.1 10 (to remain). Cf. Ourlefev.1] In p.p., That has survived, surviving, or ? that has remained, remaining. —c1420 Wynt. iv. 1800 (W).
Gif ony oure leiffit suld rys And suld succeid
