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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ourquhort,) Ourequhort, -qwort, adv. [Var. of Ourthwort adv. Cf. Overwhort.] Across, crosswise. —Wynt. viii. 4656 (Au.), 4679 (Au.) (see Ourthwort adv. (b)).
