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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Over-, Owerfret, p.p. Also: ovir-, ovyr-. [ME. overfret (a 1440); cf. Ourfret p.p.] Adorned all over (with, of gold, flowers etc.). Also fig. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 10.
Sa craftely Dame Flora had ouirfret [1553, ouer fret] Hir heuinly bed … with … ruby [etc.] Ib. 212.
Ouirfret [1553, ouyrfret] Ib. 429. 1535 Stewart 12322. Ib. 50126.
Thair staitlie standertis … Of fynest gold wer all ouir fret full fair 15.. Clar. iv. 540.
The litter … Whilk was with stonis and pearles all owerfret Ib. 1192.
Overfret c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus ii. 486.
Ane closter weill ouirfret With all kin flouris Ib. i. 95. —fig. c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 603.
Lufe is fruitfull and all with faith ouirfret
