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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overlade,) Owirlayd, v. [e.m.E. and ME. ouerlade, f. Lade v. Cf. Overladin ppl. a.] tr. To overload. —1602 Conv. Burghs II. 140.
Gif … the merchand will, aganis the skipperis will, … caus owirlayd the schip above hir ressonable burding
