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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Overband, n. [Band n. 1. Cf. 17th c. Eng. over-banded p.p. (a 1653).] A check or restraint (on or over a person). —1667 Highland P. II. 6.
This house he did build to be ane overband over the ilanders Ib. 57.
He caused apprehend Tormat Mcleod … and keeped him as a pledge or ane overband over his kinred and freinds
