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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourlepe, v.) P.t .ourlap, -lappyt. P.p. o(u)rloppen. [Sc.var. of Overlepe v.] tr. a.To jump (over something). Also absol. b. To pass across, to traverse (cf. Lepe v.¹ 1 and Lowp v. 1). —a. c1475 Wall. xi. 112.
The fyrst leit draw at Wallace with his sith; Deliuer he was and heich our lappyt swyth Ib. 115.
The tothir he met, our-lap his syth so keynb. c1590 Fowler I. 323/10.
Thou … Who hathe suche seaes orsaylde and lands orloppen