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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourlyar, n. Also: oure-. [Lyar n. Cf. Overlyar n.] a. One who quarters himself upon another (Ly v. 4 b). b. ? A cover for a key-hole. c. = Ourlayar n. 2. —a. 1449 Acts II. 36/1.
For the away putting of sornaris ourlyaris & masterful beggarisb. 1554–5 Edinb. B. Rec. II. 353.
Ane loke with ane ourelyar and foure keyis till itc. 1582 Edinb. Test. X. 289.
vj ourlyaris of lynnin price vj s. viij d.
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