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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499, 1611
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(Ourschadow,) Ourschawdow, v. Also: o'rschadou. [Sc. var. of Overschaddow v. Cf. Our adv.] tr. To cast shadow over, shade, obscure. lit. and fig. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 845 (Asl.).
Syn has ourschawdowit our discrecioun 1611 Mure Early Misc. P. ii 2.
Quhill beutie … reposes With fairest schads of trees o'rschadoued wnder
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