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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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(Our-,) Ourerede, -reid, v. [Our adv. 5; Rede v.1 Cf. Overrede v.] tr. To read (through). — c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 273.
Euir the maire that men oure reid of it The mair thai sall haue plesance and lyking c1460 Ib. 6027.
Oft oure red has sum padgentis bene
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