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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Over-, Ovirlappit, ppl. a. [Over adv. 9, Lap v.1 1.] Constructed of overlapping planks; (of a boat) ? clinker-built. — 1605 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 238.
[To] theik and repair the lytill hows … and that withe ovir lappit lathe 1613 Conv. Burghs II. 390.
[To] build twa or thrie boates … flatt bottomit, covered and overlappit, ticht vnder and above
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