A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ourquhelmar, n. [Ourquhelm(e v.] One who overthrows (Ourquhelm(e v. e). —1513 Doug. xii. ix. 108.
Fers Achilles … That was ourquhelmar [Ruddim. ouerquhelmare] of Kyng Pryamus ryng
